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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Bede
At that time, Thathannai came to them, etc. The sense of the letter is clear, because the leaders of the Jews, strengthened by the words of the prophets, were not able to be hindered by the persecution of the enemies from the holy work, which they had ceased from for fear of the enemies while the prophets still rested. …
Bonaventure
The third evil counselor is he who leads what is certain into doubt. Whence it is said in Ezra that certain ones who were from across the river came to the Jews and said: 'Who gave you counsel to build this house and restore its walls?' The Jews had the counsels of God and of the prophets; yet those from across the river came to give counsel, though they did not know what was being done in Jerusalem. …
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