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Ezra 4:8 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Ezra 4:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 4 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: scribe: or, secretary”
Ezra 4:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 4:8
Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: This verse introduces the letter's authors—Rehum the 'chancellor' (be'el te'em, בְּעֵל טְעֵם, literally 'master of decree' or 'commander') and Shimshai the 'scribe' (safar, סָפַר). These were provincial officials with authority to communicate directly with the king. Their positions gave their accusations credibility and ensured serious consideration.The phrase 'wrote a letter against Jerusalem' reveals hostile intent. The preposition 'against' (al, עַל) indicates opposition and ho...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 4:8
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“and Shimshai the scribe”
“there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah”
“And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:”
“and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar”