Ezra 7:1-28

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 7:11

Ezr 7:11 Now this [is] the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, [even] a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel. Ver. 11. Even a scribe of the words of the commandments ] This showeth Ezra was not an ordinary scribe (called a scribe of the people), nor a public notary, or king’s secretary, such as were called for, Esther 3:13 , but Scriba sacer, legis peritus, et interpres, a teacher of the words of the... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 7:12

Ezr 7:12 Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect [peace], and at such a time. Ver. 12. Artaxerxes, king of kings ] This is a very high style for any mortal wight; yet ambitiously assumed by monarchs and emperors. It is indeed the proper title of Jesus Christ, who hath upon his vesture and upon his thigh a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords; kings and captives, lords and lowlies, are all his underlings and vassals, as those... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 7:13

Ezr 7:13 I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and [of] his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee. Ver. 13. And of his priests ] sc. The God of heaven’s priests, Ezra 7:12 , and therefore honoured and respected by this great monarch; so was Samuel by Saul, Jaddus by Alexander the Great; the Bards (anciently) here in Albion by the greatest commanders. Which are minded of their own freewill ] He would... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 7:14

Ezr 7:14 Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which [is] in thine hand; Ver. 14. And of his seven counsellors ] Without whom the king did nothing of moment. This king was better affected to his council than his father Xerxes had been, of whom it is storied, that in his expedition against Greece he called his princes together, as if he would have been advised by them, but spoke to them to... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 7:15

Ezr 7:15 And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation [is] in Jerusalem, Ver. 15. Which the king and his counsellors have freely offered ] This king, as he had been well bred by his mother, Queen Esther, so he had likely been well instructed by Ezra in the knowledge of the God of heaven (as he calleth him), whose service he thus promoteth. So Origen wrought much upon Alexander Severus the emperor, by his sound... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 7:16

Ezr 7:16 And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which [is] in Jerusalem: Ver. 16. And all the silver and gold that thou canst find ] And gold thirsty Babylon was not without great store of both, could the owners but find in their hearts to part with it to so pious a use: some did, and the rather because the king and his council began to them. ... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 7:17

Ezr 7:17 That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which [is] in Jerusalem. Ver. 17. That thou mayest buy speedily ] Illico. immediately, God is himself a pure act, and hateth dulness in duty. What thou doest, do quickly, said Christ, even to the very traitor that did seek and suck his blood. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 7:18

Ezr 7:18 And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your God. Ver. 18. And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, &c. ] The king knew them to be faithful and wise stewards (such as Hanani was, Neh 7:2 ), and, therefore, leaveth much of the money to be bestowed as they pleased. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 7:19

Ezr 7:19 The vessels also that are given thee for the service of the house of thy God, [those] deliver thou before the God of Jerusalem. Ver. 19. The vessels also, &c. ] How naturally seemeth this king to care for the service of God! and what pity is it that he should so oft call him your God, and thy God, and not own him for his! So hard a thing it is to relinquish that vain conversation that people have received by tradition from their fathers. I will never forsake the religion that I... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 7:20

Ezr 7:20 And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow [it] out of the king’s treasure house. Ver. 20. And whatsoever more, &c. ] What could this king say more to seal up his good affection to the work in hand? Shall not this liberal heathen rise up in judgment and condemn such hold fasts among us, such miserly money hoarders, as have no quick silver, no current money for God or any good uses; but are, the richer the harder,... read more

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