Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 4:7 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Ezra 4:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 4 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue. Bishlam: or, in peace companions: Heb. societies”
Ezra 4:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 4:7
And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue. This verse advances the timeline to Artaxerxes I (465-424 BC), showing sustained, multi-generational opposition. The enemies' persistence demonstrates that spiritual warfare doesn't relent when initial efforts fail. The named opponents—Bishlam ('man of peace,' ironically), Mithredath ('given by Mithra'), and Tabeel ('God is good')—represent a coalition of Persian o...
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Cross-References for Ezra 4:7
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“and Shebnah”
“O king”
“Shebna and Joah said to Rabshakeh”
“and to Shimshai the scribe”
“and Shimshai the scribe”
“the governor beyond the River”