Ezra 1:4

"Whoever is left, in any place where he lives, let the men of his place help him with silver, with gold, with goods, and with animals, in addition to the free will offering for God’s house which is in Jerusalem.’”"

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes communal responsibility and generosity, instructing those who remained in their places after the exiles had returned to help their fellow Jews with material goods as a form of support for those rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem. It underscores the principle of mutual aid and collective commitment to religious and societal restoration.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Let the men of his place help him -i. e., “Let the pagan population help him” (seeEzra 1:6). The freewill offering -Probably that made by Cyrus himselfEzra 1:7-11.

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