Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?

Whatsoever is commanded

Let it be

Why should there be wrath

Bible References

Whatsoever is commanded

Ezra 7:13
I hereby decree that all of the people of Israel along with their priests and descendants of Levi in my kingdom who are determined to return to Jerusalem with you may do so.

Let it be

Psalm 119:4
You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence.

Why should there be wrath

Ezra 6:10
so they may approach the God of Heaven with fragrant sacrifices and pray for the life of this king and his sons.
Zechariah 12:3
It will come about at that time that I will make Jerusalem a heavy weight; so everyone who burdens themselves with it will be crushed, even though all of the nations of the earth gather themselves against it.

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