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Artaxerxes. the great king: i.e. Darius (Hystaspis). See notes on p. 618. App-57 and App-58.
Ezra. By this genealogy (verses: Ezra 7:1-5), compared with 1 Chronicles 6:15, Ezra was brother to Jehozadak and uncle to the high priest Joshua. Ezra was deported with Zedekiah.
son. descendant.
Seraiah. Slain at Riblah (2 Kings 25:18-21).
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ready. skilful.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.
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children. sons.
and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton (App-6) in this verse.
Nethinims. See note on Ezra 2:43.
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fifth month. Nisan (March-April). App-51.
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the first day of the first month. See note on Genesis 8:13.
first month. Ab (July-August). App-51.
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to teach in Israel. This was the chief duty of priests. See note on Deuteronomy 33:10.
Israel. Judah contained representatives of the whole Nation. See note on 1 Kings 12:7.
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the scribe... a scribe. a perfect scribe. Figure of speech Epizeuxis (App-6).
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GOD Chaldee. 'eldh. Same as Hebrew Eloah. App-4.
GOD of heaven. See note on 2 Chronicles 36:23.
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decree. This decree (verses: Ezra 7:12-26) is in Clialdee. not in Hebrew. An inscription found at Susa commences with the same words.
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seven counsellors. Compare Esther 1:10; Esther 1:14.
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Israel. See note on 1 Kings 12:17.
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meat offerings. meal offerings. Hebrew gift offerings. App-43.
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vessels. See note on Ezra 1:1.
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bestow, bestow. Figure of speech Anadiplosis (App-6), for emphasis.
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I, even I. Figure of speech Epizeuxis, for emphasis.
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wine. Compare Ezra 6:9. Hebrew. chemer. App-27.
without prescribing how much. without measure.
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diligently. quickly, exactly.. Persian word, , adrazda Occurs only here.
Why... ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6.
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GOD Chaldee. 'elahah. Hebrew Eloah (emph.) See App-4.
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to banishment: or exclusion from the assembly. Chaldee. to rooting out. Occurs only here.
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Blessed, &c. These two verses (27, 28) resume the Hebrew language.
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mercy. lovingkindness, or grace.
mighty. Hebrew. gibbor. App-14.
chief. heads.