EXPOSITION
DISCOVERY OF THE DECREE OF CYRUS ON THE SUBJECT OF THE TEMPLE, AND
RECITATION OF ITS EXACT TERMS (Ezra 6:1).
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 capi... [ Continue Reading ]
EXPOSITION
Ezra 6:13
SO THEY DID SPEEDILY. Tatnai and Shethar-boznai showed no reluctance.
They had no enmity against the Jews. Once clearly advertised of the
king's wishes, they carried them out with zeal. The rapid completion
of the temple must be in part attributed to their good-will.
EZRA 6:1... [ Continue Reading ]