John Trapp on Ezra 6:17

Verſe 17. An hundred bullocks, &c.] This little, (in compariſon of what was done at Solomons dedication, 1 Kings 8.63.) was highly accepted in heaven: as was likewiſe Noahs ſacrifice, which yet could not be great: becauſe that after a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality (2 Cor. 8.2.) which, ſaith Ariſtotle, is not to be meaſured by the worth of the gift, [non-Latin text not transcribed]. Ar. ſt. Ethic. lib. 4. but by the will of the Giver, See the Note on chap. 2.6.

Twelve he-goates] A fit creature for a ſin-offering, becauſe naſty, unruly, &c.

According to the number of the tribes of Iſrael] All whom (whereſoever diſperſed) they remember in their prayers; as we ſhould likewiſe do all the Iſrael of God, in all places.