Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Ezra 5:13

Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Ezra 5:13 - 5:13

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Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Ezra 5:13 - 5:13

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5:1 - 5:1
5:2 - 5:2
5:3 - 5:3
5:5 - 5:5
5:8 - 5:8
5:13 - 5:13
5:16 - 5:16

Cyrus the king ... made a decree - The Jews were perfectly warranted according to the principles of the Persian government to proceed with the building in virtue of Cyrus’ edict. For everywhere a public decree is considered as remaining in force until it is revoked but the “laws of the Medes and Persians changed not” [Dan 6:8, Dan 6:12, Dan 6:15].