Ezra 7:27 (KJV)

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Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers which hath put such a thing as this in the king’s heart to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem

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Blessed.There is a most amiable spirit of piety in these reflections. Instead of expatiating on the praises of his munificent patron, or boasting of his own services, he blesses God for "putting such a thing in the king's heart;" and for all the assistance and favour shown him by the king and his counsellors. Ezr 6:22 1Ch 29:10-30 Php 4:10

put such. Ezr 6:22 Ne 2:12 Ne 7:5 2Co 8:16 Heb 8:10 Heb 10:16 Jas 1:17 Re 17:17

in the king's heart. Ne 2:8 Pr 21:1

to beautify. Isa 60:13

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