Ezra 6:21, Ezra 6:22 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezra 6:13-22

Here we have, I. The Jews? enemies made their friends. When they received this order from the king they came with as much haste to encourage and assist the work as their predecessors had done to put a stop to it, Ezra 4:23. What the king ordered they did, and, because they would not be thought to do it with reluctance, they did it speedily, Ezra 6:13. The king's moderation made them, contrary to their own inclination, moderate too. II. The building of the temple carried on, and finished in a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:21

And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity ,.... The tribes of Judah and Benjamin, with some of the ten tribes mixed with them: and all such as had separated themselves unto them, from the filthiness of the Heathen of the land, to seek the Lord God of Israel, did eat ; such of the Gentiles in the dominions of Babylon, and came with the Jews from thence, who were enlightened into the knowledge and worship of the true God, and not only renounced their idolatry, here... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:21

And all such as had separated themselves - These were the proselytes who had embraced the Jewish religion by having mingled with the Jews in their captivity. This proves that there the poor captives had so acted according to the principles of their religion, that the heathens saw it, and walked in the light of the Lord with them. A good example is very persuasive; and particularly so when founded on pure principles. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:13-22

The work completed. These words form the conclusion of the first and longest portion of this scriptural Book of Ezra. All the remaining portion of the book is divided off from this in three separate ways. It is so, partly, on the question of time, a gap of something like sixty years intervening between the events mentioned at the close of this sixth chapter and those referred to at the beginning of the seventh. It is also divided off in regard to its method, being not so much, like the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:16-22

Timely and wise enthusiasm. It was natural and right that, when the temple was finished, the Israelites, who had spent on their work so much anxiety and toil, and who looked on the sacred building as the one great possession and glory of the land, should find their hearts elated with a strong and glowing enthusiasm. It was timely , and, moreover, it was wise ; let us see its characteristics. I. JOYOUS . "And the children of Israel … kept the dedication … with joy" ( Ezra... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:16-22

Church dedication. I. THAT WE SHOULD DEDICATE A NEW CHURCH TO GOD IN A SPIRIT OF SOLEMN REJOICING . "With joy" ( Ezra 6:16 ). 1. The work itself a joy. As a material structure, embodying the skill and handiwork of man, it is a joy. 2. The purpose of the work a joy. It is built for the glory of God and for the good of man. 3. The spirit of the work a joy. 4. The completion of the work a joy. 5. The prospect of the work a joy. 6. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:19-22

CELEBRATION OF THE PASSOVER IN THE ENSUING MONTH , AND OBSERVANCE OF THE FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD ( Ezra 6:19-22 ). Specially solemn passovers were celebrated on specially solemn occasions; and these received special record at the hands of the sacred writers. Of this kind are the passover celebrated By Hezekiah in the year B.C. 726, recorded in 2 Chronicles 30:1-27 ; and that celebrated by Josiah in b.c. 624, recorded in 2 Chronicles 35:1-27 . Both of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:19-22

The passover. Six memorable passovers are mentioned in Old Testament Scripture. The first was in Egypt ( Exodus 12:1-51 .). The second in the wilderness ( Numbers 11:1-35 .). The third at Gilgal ( Joshua 5:1-15 .). The fourth in the days of Hezekiah ( 2 Chronicles 30:1-27 .). The fifth in the eighteenth year of Josiah ( 2 Kings 23:1-37 .). The sixth is that here mentioned. The subject is distributed into two parts:— I. THE FEAST . This also is distributed into two parts. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:21

Such as had separated themselves unto them. i.e. such proselytes as had been made since the return from the captivity. We have perhaps a mention of some of these proselytes in the "Sherezer" and "Regem-melech" sent by the men of Bethel a short time before this to make inquiries of the priests at Jerusalem in respect of fasting ( Zechariah 7:2 ). These names are Assyrian, and not likely to have been given to persons born Jews. From the filthiness of the heathen means "from their... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 6:21

Ezra 6:21. All such as had separated themselves unto them, &c. Had left their country, and the superstitions and vices of it; had become proselytes to the Jewish religion, and cast in their lot with the Israel of God, professing an entire subjection to the law of Moses. Such, and only such, might eat of the passover, Exodus 12:48-49. From the manner in which the sacred writer expresses himself here, it would seem as if there were many proselytes, who forsook their heathenish customs,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezra 6:13-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:13-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:16-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:16-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:19-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:19-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 6:21

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