The Restoration of the Sacred Vessels
William Jones. Ezra 1:7-11 Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem… I. THE PRESERVATION OF THE SACRED VESSELS (vers. 7, 8). These are the vessels which are mentioned in 2 Chronicles 36:7 and Daniel 1:2. In the providence of God most of these vessels were remarkably preserved, to be in due time restored to their original place and uses. Learn: Since God is so careful of the mere vessels consecrated to His service, may we not rest assured that He will much more preserve His consecrated people? II. THE NUMERATION OF THE SACRED VESSELS. This numbering indicates — 1. The reverent care of Cyrus for these sacred vessels. 2. The grave responsibility of Sheshbazzar for these sacred vessels.Learn: That persons, places, and things which are devoted to religious uses should be reverently regarded by us. III. THE RESTORATION OF THE SACRED VESSELS (ver. 11). 1. This was a fulfilment of prophecy (Jeremiah 27:22). 2. This is an illustration of the restoration of perverted things to their true uses.The Lord Jesus Christ is the great restorer of the violated order and the broken harmony of the universe of God. (William Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put them in the house of his gods; WEB: Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of Yahweh, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put in the house of his gods;