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
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezra 6
How solemnly the foundation of the temple was laid we read in Ezra 3:1-13 How slowly the building went on, and with how much difficulty, we found in Ezra 4:1-5:17 But how gloriously the topstone was at length brought forth with shoutings we find in this chapter; and even we, at this distance of time, when we read of it, may cry, ?Grace, grace to it.? As for God, his work is perfect; it may be slow work, but it will be sure work. We have here, I. A recital of the decree of Cyrus for the... read more