Blessed: There is a most amiable spirit of piety in these reflections. Instead of expatiating on the praises of his munificent patron, or boasting of his own services, he blesses God for "putting such a thing in the king's heart;" and for all the assistance and favour shown him by the king and his counsellors. Ezr 6:22; 1Ch 29:10-30; Phi 4:10
put such: Ezr 6:22; Neh 2:12, Neh 7:5; 2Co 8:16; Heb 8:10, Heb 10:16; Jam 1:17; Rev 17:17