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 have now issued a decree that anyone in my kingdom from the people of Israel -- even the priests and Levites -- who wishes to do so may go up with you to Jerusalem.

Let it be

Psalm 119:4
You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.

Why should there be wrath

Ezra 6:10
so that they may be offering incense to the God of heaven and may be praying for the good fortune of the king and his family.
Zechariah 12:3
Moreover, on that day I will make Jerusalem a heavy burden for all the nations, and all who try to carry it will be seriously injured; yet all the peoples of the earth will be assembled against it.

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