Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 6:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ezra 6:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 6 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.”
Ezra 6:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 6:12
The concluding curse—'the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem'—invokes divine judgment on future violators. Darius acknowledges Jerusalem's unique status as place where God's name dwells. This confession from a pagan king demonstrates that God's reputation extends beyond Israel. The self-imprecation shows Darius understood the seriousness of opposing God's purposes.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 6:12
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“I have heard your prayer and your supplication”
“to put his name there”
“to cause his name to dwell there”
“and shall sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and your peace offerings”
“God. Let them fall by their own counsels; Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions”
“that my name may be there forever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.”
“that the decree should be given out in every province”
“Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.”
“shame will cover you”
“Who are you, Lord? The Lord said”