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Ezra 4:2 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Ezra 4:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 4 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither.”
Ezra 4:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 4:2
The deceptive offer: 'Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur.' The claim 'we seek your God, as ye do' asserted religious compatibility. The reference to Esarhaddon (681-669 BC) verified longstanding worship. However, 2 Kings 17:33 exposes their syncretism: 'they feared the LORD, and served their own gods.' Their offer appeared cooperative but threatened to corrupt pure worship with pagan elements.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 4:2
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“as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god”
“and from Cuthah”
“who stole in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus”
“saying”
“they threaten oppression.”
“the old men who had seen the first house”
“Jeshua”
“so do these also oppose the truth; men corrupted in mind”
“went away”
“Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.”