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Ezra 4:12 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Ezra 4:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 4 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations. set up: or, finished joined: Chal. sewed together”
Ezra 4:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezra 4:12
Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations. The letter's core accusation begins with 'Be it known'—a formal opening for important intelligence. The description of Jews as 'which came up from thee' cleverly makes Jerusalem's rebuilding the king's responsibility, suggesting that his own authorization created the problem. This rhetorical strategy sought to provoke royal action by implying the king's policies had backfired.The characterization...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 4:12
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“and said to them thus”
“who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck”
“the governor beyond the River”
“[There is] counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom do you trust”
“an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world”
“and search has been made”
“saying”
“until he had cast them out from his presence. Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.”
“and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him.”