Ezra 8:36

And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God.

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Other Translations for Ezra 8:36

BSB
They also delivered the king's edicts to the royal satraps and governors of the region west of the Euphrates, who proceeded to assist the people and the house of God.
AKJV
And they delivered the king's commissions to the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God.
CPDV
Then they gave the edicts of the king to the rulers who served in the sight of the king, and to the governors beyond the river, and they exalted the people and the house of God.
ERV
And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's satraps, and to the governors beyond the river: and they furthered the people and the house of God.
NHEB
They delivered the king's commissions to the king's satraps, and to the governors beyond the River: and they furthered the people and God's house.
SMT
And they will give the king's laws to the king's satraps and prefects beyond the river: and they lifted up the people and the house of God.

Commentary for Ezra 8:36

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ezra 8:36
Summary
Official commissions delivered supporting temple reconstruction
Place
Beyond the river
Event
Commissions delivered to officials
Estimated Time Period
c. 457 BC
Category
Narrative