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Ezra 4:6 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ezra 4:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 4 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Later Opposition Under Xerxes and Artaxerxes
“And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they unto him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. Ahasuerus: Heb. Ahashverosh”
Ezra 4:6 (KJV)
Historical Context for Ezra 4:6
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Commentary on Ezra 4:6
And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they unto him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. This verse introduces a chronological shift, moving from Cyrus's time to the reign of Ahasuerus (likely Xerxes I, 486-465 BC), who ruled between Darius and Artaxerxes. The Hebrew word sitnah (שִׂטְנָה) means 'accusation' or 'opposition,' sharing roots with 'Satan' (the Accuser), highlighting the spiritual dimension of opposition to God's work.The enemies' strategy shifted from direct physical interference to legal accusations through official channels....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 4:6
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“over one hundred twenty-seven provinces)”
“of the seed of the Medes”
“Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me.”
“THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
“the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him”
“an instigator of insurrections among all the Jews throughout the world”
“saying”