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Ezra 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ezra 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.”
Ezra 1:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 1:8
Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah. This verse provides administrative details showing the official, orderly nature of the restoration. Mithredath, whose name means 'gift of Mithra' (Persian deity), served as royal treasurer, indicating high governmental involvement. His participation demonstrates that this wasn't informal permission but formal state action with full bureaucratic support.The verb 'numbered' (sapar) indicates careful inventory, suggesting accountability and precision. T...
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Cross-References for Ezra 1:8
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“which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem”
“in the sixth month”
“saying”
“the son of Shealtiel”
“and laid the foundations of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now has it been in building”
“when they of the captivity were brought up from Babylon to Jerusalem.”