Chapter 4:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Chronicles Nehemiah
Ezra 4
Concise Complete
The adversaries of the temple. (1-5) The building of the
temple is hindered. (6-24)
Verses 1-5 Every
attempt to revive true religion will stir up the opposition of Satan, and of
those in whom he works. The adversaries were the Samaritans, who had been
planted in the
2 kings
unite in the worship of the Lord, according to his word. Let those who
discourage a good work, and weaken them that are employed in it, see whose
pattern they follow.
Verses 6-24 It is an
old slander, that the prosperity of the church would be hurtful to kings and
princes. Nothing can be more false, for true godliness teaches us to honour and
obey our sovereign. But where the command of God requires one thing and the law
of the land another, we must obey God rather than man, and patiently submit to
the consequences. All who love the gospel should avoid all appearance of evil,
lest they should encourage the adversaries of the church. The world is ever
ready to believe any accusation against the people of God, and refuses to listen
to them. The king suffered himself to be imposed upon by these frauds and
falsehoods. Princes see and hear with other men's eyes and ears, and judge
things as represented to them, which are often done falsely. But God's judgment
is just; he sees things as they are.
Chapter 4:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Chronicles Nehemiah
Genesis
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1 Kings
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Job
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