Ezra 7

Ezra 7:3

SOnne of Meraith] there is a great leap in this setting down, wherein are over-skipped six of Ezra his ancestors, see 1 Chron. 6. 6. 11.

Ezra 7:6

Scribe] a Doctor of holy scripture: and this word is frequently used both in the old and new testament: [the hand] according as the Lord favoured and prospered him.

Ezra 7:9

Began hee] the Italian, was appointed, or was the beginning of the departure.

Ezra 7:12

King of Kings] a proud title of those great Empires, Ezec. 26. 7. Daniel 2:37.

Ezra 7:14

Seven] these were seven princapall Noble-men that stood alwayes by the King of Persia, and were his councellers in all great offairs, see Est. 1. 10. 14.[according to] to know if things bee established and executed according to Gods Law, whereof thou art Doctor, and which I also give thee power to observe.

Ezra 7:16

Thou canst finde] that thou canst gather amongst my subjects of their own free good will: [the people] namely of Israel.

Ezra 7:18

To thy brethren] namely the Colledge of Priests.

Ezra 7:23

Wrath] namely from God: [of the King] the Italian, against the King, or of the King and his children.

Ezra 7:27

Blessed] these are Ezras words.