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Ezra 4:19
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17 The king sent an answer:
To Rehum the commander, to Shimshai the scribe, to the rest of their companions who dwell in Samaria, and to the remainder beyond the River:
Peace,1 and so forth. 
18 The letter which you sent to us has been clearly read before me.
19 And1 I gave the command, and a search has been made, and it was found that this city in former times has revolted against kings, and rebellion and sedition have been fostered in it. 
20 There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have aruled over all the region bbeyond the River; and tax, tribute, and custom were paid to them. 
21 Now1 give the command to make these men cease, that this city may not be built until the command is given by me. 
22 Take heed now that you do not fail to do this. Why should damage increase to the hurt of the kings?
Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
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Ezra 4:19

Hath made insurrection against kings - How true is the proverb, "It is an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog!" The struggles of the Israelites to preserve or regain their independency, which they had from God, are termed insurrection, rebellion, and sedition: because at last they fell under the power of their oppressors. Had they been successful in these struggles, such offensive words had never been used. In 1688 the people of England struggled to throw off an oppressive government, that was changing the times and the seasons, and overthrowing the religion of the country, and setting up in its place the spurious off-spring of popery and arbitrary government. They were successful; and it is called the Revolution: had they failed it would have been called rebellion; and the parties principally concerned would have been put to death.


 
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