Ezra 6:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. Twelve he-goats - This was a sin-offering for every tribe.

Ezra 6:17

17 And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.