Ezra 7:27

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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.

Ezra 6:22; 1Chr 29:10-30; Phil 4:10

put such.

Ezra 6:22; Neh 2:12; Neh 7:5; 2Cor 8:16; Heb 8:10; Heb 10:16; Jas 1:17; Rev 17:17

in the king's heart.

Neh 2:8; Prov 21:1

to beautify.

Isa 60:13