Ezra 10:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it. Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee - By the decree of Artaxerxes, he was authorized to do everything that the law of God required: see Ezra 7:23-28. And all officers were commanded to be aiding and assisting; hence Shechaniah says, We are with you.