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Ezra 7:1 Cross-References

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Ezra Comes to Jerusalem

Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,

Ezra 7:1 (KJV)

Historical Context for Ezra 7:1

People Mentioned

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ArtaxerxesKing of Persia (EZR 4:7)
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Ezrason of Seraiah (EZR 7:1), scribe skilled in the Law (EZR 7:6)
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Seraiahthe chief priest (2KI 25:18) who was killed by the king of Babylon (2KI 25:21)
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Azariahson of Hilkiah (1CH 6:13), father of Seriah (1CH 6:14), and priest (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7, NEH 12:1), explained the law to th
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Hilkiahson of Shallum and father of Azariah (1CH 6:13), stood on Ezra's right hand as he read from the Law (NEH 8:4)

Commentary on Ezra 7:1

The phrase 'Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia' marks temporal transition of approximately fifty-eight years from temple completion (516 BC) to Ezra's arrival (458 BC). Ezra's genealogy tracing to Aaron validates his priestly credentials and teaching authority. The gap between temple completion and Torah teaching shows that physical restoration precedes but doesn't guarantee spiritual vitality. Structure alone doesn't create faithfulness—communities need Scripture instruction.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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