Esdras 6:8 NVI

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezra 6:1-12

We have here, I. The decree of Cyrus for the building of the temple repeated. To this the Samaritans referred because the Jews pleaded it, and perhaps hoped it would not be found, and then their plea would be over-ruled and a stop put to their work. Search was ordered to be made for it among the records; for, it seems, the tribes had not taken care to provide themselves with an authentic copy of it, which might have stood them in good stead, but they must appeal to the original. It was looked... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:8

Moreover, I make a decree, what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews, for the building of this house of God ,.... This must be considered as an additional decree of Darius, which was peculiarly made by him, in which more was granted in favour of the Jews, and as an encouragement to them to go on with the building of the temple; though Josephus F1 Antiqu. l. 11. c. 4. sect. 6. says this is no other than a confirmation of the decree of Cyrus; for, according to him, all that is here... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:1-12

The application made by the satrap of Syria to Darius received his immediate attention. A search was instituted—in the first instance, at Babylon, but afterwards at the other capitals also; and in Ecbatana, the Median metropolis, where the Persian kings always resided during a portion of the year, a copy of the original decree was found, which is considerably fuller and more definite, though in some respects covering less ground, than the "proclamation'' with which Ezra opens his history.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:1-12

Opposition silenced. The letter of Tatnai and his companions to Darius, the contents of which are given us in Ezra 5:7-17 , seems to have led to some disappointment at first speaking, i.e; from the point of view of the Jews. The search recommended, it is true, was duly decreed and instituted; and that, so far as appears, without any delay or reluctance. But the important document sought for was not forthcoming immediately. On the contrary, in that "house of the rolls, where the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:1-12

Some useful things. I. THE UTILITY OF HISTORY . "And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the province of the Medes, a roll, and therein was a record thus written" ( Ezra 6:2 ). 1. Its permanence. The "roll" contained the records of past ages. The memory of man could not retain these events. History preserves them. It would be a pity for the nation and Church to let die the events that have made them what they are; history gives permanence and solemnity to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:6-13

The decree of Darius. The full document containing the decree or decrees of Darius occupies the first thirteen verses of this chapter. The former portion of it is principally taken up with a recital of the decree of Cyrus, published seventeen years earlier. This has been considered under a distinct heading. The remaining portion of the document may be viewed as in three parts:— I. THE INSTRUCTION FOUNDED UPON THE DECREE OF CYRUS ( Ezra 6:6 , Ezra 6:7 ). 1. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:6-15

DECREE ISSUED BY DARIUS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE DECREE OF CYRUS . OBEDIENCE OF THE PERSIAN OFFICIALS , AND RAPID COMPLETION OF THE TEMPLE ( Ezra 6:6-15 ). The religious policy of Darius being directly opposed to that of his immediate predecessor, he would naturally reverse his decree with respect to the Jews ( Ezra 4:11-22 ). He would also be glad to show himself in accordance with the great founder of the empire, who was universally reverenced,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:8

Moreover, I make a decree. Literally, "By me too is a decree made." The decree of Cyrus is not enough. I add to it, and require you read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 6:8-9

Ezra 6:8-9. That of the king’s goods, forthwith expenses be given That the work might not be stopped for want of money to carry it on, he orders certain sums to be paid them out of his own revenue. And that which they have need of both young bullocks, &c. He orders that they should be supplied with every thing they wanted for maintaining the sacrifices at the temple, when it should be built, both for burnt-offerings and meat- offerings. Let it be given them day by day That the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:1-22

The temple completed (5:1-6:22)Having given examples of anti-Jewish activity from another era, the writer returns to the time of Zerubbabel. Because of opposition from their enemies, the Jews did no work on the temple for about sixteen years. Then the prophets Haggai and Zechariah began to stir up the people to get them working on the building once more (5:1-2).Some local people must have objected to the renewed activity, and soon a group of officials arrived at the scene to question the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezra 6:1-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:6-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:6-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 6:8-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:1-22

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