EXPOSITION
THE NUMBER OF THOSE WHO RETURNED FROM CAPTIVITY WITH ZERUBBABEL, AND
THE NAMES OF THE CHIEFS (Ezra 2:1). It has been argued that the whole
of this chapter is out of place here, and has been transferred hither
from Nehemiah (Nehemiah 7:6), where it occupies its rightful position
(Bishop A.... [ Continue Reading ]
EXPOSITION
THE OFFERINGS MADE BY THE RETURNED EXILES ON THEIR ARRIVAL AT
JERUSALEM (Ezra 2:68-15). It has been customary among the pious of all
ages and countries to make thank-offerings to the Almighty on the
accomplishment of any important or dangerous work. The long journey of
the exiles from Bab... [ Continue Reading ]