Ezra 6:8
Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
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Gill's Exposition
And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven,.... All which were used for burnt offerings, see Lev 1:2
wheat, salt, wine,…
We have here, I. The decree of Cyrus for the building of the temple repeated. To this the Samaritans referred because the Jews pleaded it, and perhaps hoped it would not be found, and then their plea…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
The injunction; official support, (a) money for the building.
I make a decree cf. Ezr 6:11; Ezr 4:19; Ezr 7:13.
of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river The king addressing the…
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