the GOD of heaven. See note on 2 Chronicles 36:23. GOD. Chaldee. 'elah. Same as Eloah. App-4.
these many years ago. Neh 500 years.
and set up. Compare 1 Kings 6:1.
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Ezra 5:11
11 And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.