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Ezra 4:17 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ezra 4:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 4 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor , and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time. companions: Chal. societies”
Ezra 4:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 4:17
Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time. Artaxerxes' response demonstrates royal protocol. The formal address to Rehum, Shimshai, and their coalition mirrors the letter's opening, acknowledging all signatories. The greeting 'Peace' (shlam, שְׁלָם) was standard but also ironic—this letter would disrupt peace by authorizing forceful action against Jewish rebuilding. 'At such a time' completes the epistolary formula.The king's reply t...
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Cross-References for Ezra 4:17
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“and Shimshai the scribe”
“king of kings”
“beloved of God”
“in which was written thus: To Darius the king”
“first say”
“Mithredath”