Ezra 7:26

Key Reflection

Ezra 7:26 instructs Ezra, as a trusted servant of God, to appoint magistrates and judges who will govern the exiles living beyond the Euphrates River. This command acknowledges that these exiles have knowledge of their God’s laws but also recognizes those who may be unfamiliar with them. In this context, the original audience would understand that Ezra was being given significant authority to establish a just legal system, ensuring both those well-versed and those less familiar with the law could be governed according to divine principles. This reflects the broader theme of rebuilding and restoring God’s people in their homeland after exile.