17 I sent them to Iddo the leading man at the place Casiphia ; and I told e e them what to say to Iddo and his brothers , the temple servants at the place Casiphia , that is, to bring ministers to us for the house of our God .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezra 8:17

Commentary on Ezra 8:1-20

(Read Ezra 8:1-20)

Ezra assembles the outcasts of Israel, and the dispersed of Judah. God raised up the spirits of a small remnant to accompany him. What a pity that good men should omit a good work, for want of being spoken to!