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Ezra 4:3 Cross-References

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But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.

Ezra 4:3 (KJV)

Historical Context for Ezra 4:3

People Mentioned

Z
Zerubbabelreturned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7), son of Shealtiel (EZR 3:2)
J
Jeshuareturned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7)
Y
G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here
C
CyrusKing of Persia (2CH 36:22)

Commentary on Ezra 4:3

The refusal: 'But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God.' This firm rejection risked creating enemies of potential allies. The phrase 'Ye have nothing to do with us' asserted incompatibility. The reason: 'we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.' They appealed to divine authorization through Cyrus's decree, not mere ethnic exclusivity.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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