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Ezra 4:17

Western Saints

Bede

The king sent word to Rehum the commander and to Shimshai the scribe, etc. The sense of the letter is clear, and so is the allegory; because the profane king, namely the ancient adversary, most gladly supports the wishes of those who persecute the Church, and prohibit it from being built. …

Commentary on Ezra and Nehemiah ↗