They delivered the king's commissions to the lieutenants, and they furthered the people Even the enemies of the Jews became their friends, yielded to Ezra's commission, and, instead of hindering the people of God, furthered them, purely out of complaisance to the king. When he appeared moderate, they all coveted to appear so too. And the house of God The completion of which they furthered, adorning and furnishing it with these vessels and other conveniences, and promoting God's worship and service therein.
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Ezra 8:36
36 And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God.