John Trapp on Ezra 7:16

Verſe 16. And all the ſilver and gold that thou canſt finde] And gold-thirſty Babylon was not without great ſtore of both; could the owners but finde in their hearts to part with it to ſo pious an uſe: Some did, and the rather becauſe the King and his Councel began to them.

With the free-will offering of the people] Gods ſelect people, of whom Moſes ſingeth, Happy art thou, O Iſrael! Who is like unto thee O people! Deut. 33.29.