The same things were reported both in the public archives and in Nehemiah’s records, and also how he, founding a library, gathered together the books about the kings and prophets, and the writings of David, and letters of kings about sacred gifts.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 13. Set down. Greek “explained.”—Books. The Scriptures were not lost. Menochius.—Perhaps before this time no complete collection of them had been made. Esdras would point out and help to discover what had been written. Calmet.—The senate of the nation was also present. Simon Crit. i. 1.—David: the psalms. All the other books may be designated under the name of prophets. Bible.—Kings; Cyrus, &chapter 1 Ezra 6:3. and so forth Josephus has inserted many such letters in his work. They were like the title-deeds of the nation. Calmet.—And. Greek “regarding the presents;” αναθεματων. Bible.