Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 7:20 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Ezra 7:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 7 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure house.”
Ezra 7:20 (KJV)
Historical Context for Ezra 7:20
People Mentioned
Commentary on Ezra 7:20
And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure house. This verse represents blank-check authorization. The Aramaic shear (שְׁאָר, 'remainder/what is needed') covers unforeseen expenses. Needful for the house of thy God establishes broad category—anything legitimately required for temple function qualifies for royal funding.The phrase which thou shalt have occasion to bestow grants Ezra authority to determine needs and authorize expenditures. The verb nephaq (נְפַק, 'to go out/expend') indicates actua...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 7:20
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and a course of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house.”
“even of the tribute beyond the River”