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Ezra 7:13 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ezra 7:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 7 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and of his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee.”
Ezra 7:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezra 7:13
The decree—'I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and of his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their free will to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee'—grants permission for voluntary emigration. The phrase 'of their free will' emphasizes that participation must be voluntary, not coerced. This respects human agency while providing divine authorization and imperial permission. True spiritual response requires willing hearts, not forced compliance.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 7:13
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“and search was made in the house of the archives”
“from Beersheba even to Dan”
“He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.”
“and the decree was given out in the citadel of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed.”
“for his good pleasure.”
“And the king commanded it so to be done: and the decree was given at Shushan; and they hanged Haman's ten sons.”
“his God be with him”
“Come! He who hears”
“in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning”
“Cyrus the king made a decree to build this house of God.”