Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Ezra 5:16

Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Ezra 5:16 - 5:16

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Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Ezra 5:16 - 5:16

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5:3 - 5:3
5:5 - 5:5
5:8 - 5:8
5:13 - 5:13
5:16 - 5:16

Then came ... Shesh-bazzar ... since that time even until now hath it been in building - This was not a part of the Jews’ answer - they could not have said this, knowing the building had long ceased. But Tatnai used these expressions in his report, either looking on the stoppage as a temporary interruption, or supposing that the Jews were always working a little, as they had means and opportunities.