Ezra 7:27

Blessed be the Lord God. — This is the solitary expression of Ezra’s private devotion; and it is incorporated with his record in so artless a manner as to confirm the impression that the whole narrative is from his hand.

This sudden ejaculatory thanksgiving, in the midst of his narrative, reminds us of Nehemiah’s habit.

To beautify. — A general term, signifying all that belonged to the restoration of the Temple.