Matthew Poole and continuators on Zechariah 7:2
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Zechariah7:2
2 When they had sent unto the house of God , Sherezer and Regem-melech , and their men to pray before the LORD .
Either the Captives which still continued in Babylon, or the Jews returned out of captivity, but dwelt in the Countrey at distance from Ierusalem.
Temple, which now half built began to be frequented by Priests and People, and where Haggai and Zecharia[illegible: 1 letter] might be found true Prophets.
It appears not who these were, but no doubt they were eminent in dignity and piety.
Train either of Friends that accompanied them. Or, of Servants that waited on them.
In most solem[illegible: 1 letter] manner, and with Sacrifices no doubt, for the Altar was set up long ago. Now these come to intreat the face of the Lord by Prayer in the house of Prayer for pardon of what was past, and acceptance of them at present, and for answer to their enquiry.
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