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Ezra 8:22 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ezra 8:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 8 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.”
Ezra 8:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 8:22
For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy—בּוֹשְׁתִּי (boshti, I was ashamed) reveals Ezra's ethical dilemma. Requesting חַיִל וּפָרָשִׁים (chayil u'farashim, force and horsemen—military escort) would have been diplomatically appropriate and prudent, but Ezra felt it would contradict his testimony. The בּוֹשׁ (shame) isn't embarrassment but moral inconsistency—how could he request human protection after declaring divine protection sufficient?Because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good tha...
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Cross-References for Ezra 8:22
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“and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.{Psalm 34:12-16},For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.,,,,,,,,”
“Yahweh's eye is on those who fear him”
“to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly; for from henceforth you shall have wars.”
“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous”
“to the soul that seeks him.”
“and said to him”
“The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.”
“to those who are called according to his purpose.”
“Solomon my son”
“my soul has no pleasure in him.{Habakkuk 2:3-4},Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.,,,,,,,,”