EXPOSITION
EZRA 4:7
AND IN THE DAYS OF ARTAXERXES. See the comment on Ezra 4:6. If
Artaxerxes be the Pseudo-Smerdis, we can readily understand why an
application was not made to him at once, and how it came about that
the Jews recommenced their building, as they appear from Ezra 4:12,
Ezra 4:13 to... [ Continue Reading ]
EXPOSITION
EZRA 4:17
THEN SENT THE KING AN ANSWER. The complaint made was of such
importance that an answer was returned without delay. It was addressed
both to Rehum and Shimshai, since they were independent authorities..
PEACE, AND AT SUCH A TIME. "Peace" (_sheldm_)_ _is the ordinary
Oriental sa... [ Continue Reading ]