Cyrus Ingerson Scofield

“ The people of the land sought to hinder the work in three ways:
(1) by seeking to draw the Jews into an unreal union, Ezra 4:3. (cf) 2 Kings 17:32. (2) by "weakening the hands of the people of Judah," Ezra 4:4 i.e, by withholding supplies, etc.; and (3) by accusations lodged with Ahasuerus and Darius. The first was by far the most subtle and dangerous. The lives of Ezra and Nehemiah afford many illustrations of true separation. ”

“ Soon after (A.D. 70) Rome destroyed the city and temple. See "Times of the Gentiles" ; Luke 21:24; Revelation 16:19.
Verse 15 Adar
twelfth month i.e. March.
Verse 19 first month
i.e. April.
CHAPTER 7
Verse 8 fifth month
i.e. August. ”