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What Does the Bible Say About Artaxerxes?

19 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Artaxerxes in the Bible

Discover 19 Bible verses about artaxerxes. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on artaxerxes, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Artaxerxes

1
Ezra 4:7
“And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue. Bishlam: or, in peace companions: Heb. societies”
KJV
2
Ezra 4:8
“Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: scribe: or, secretary”
KJV
3
Ezra 4:9
“Then wrote Rehum the chancellor , and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites, and the Elamites, companions: Chald. societies”
KJV
4
Ezra 4:10
“And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time. at such: Chaldee, Cheeneth”
KJV
5
Ezra 4:11
“This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.”
KJV
6
Ezra 4:12
“Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations. set up: or, finished joined: Chal. sewed together”
KJV
7
Ezra 4:13
“Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings. pay: Chal. give revenue: or, strength”
KJV
8
Ezra 4:14
“Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king; we have: Chal. we are salted with the salt of the palace”
KJV
9
Ezra 4:15
“That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed. moved: Cald. made within: Chald. in the midst thereof”
KJV
10
Ezra 4:16
“We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.”
KJV

Subtopics of Artaxerxes

1. A Persian king probably identical with AHASUERUS

Prohibits the rebuilding of Jerusalem

2. King of Persia. Decree of, in behalf of the Jews

1. A Persian king, probably identical with Ahasuerus. Prohibits the rebuilding of Jerusalem

2. King of Persia. Decrees of, in behalf of the Jews

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Artaxerxes? (19 Verses)

“And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue. Bishlam: or, in peace companions: Heb. societies”

Ezra 4:7KJV

“Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: scribe: or, secretary”

Ezra 4:8KJV

“Then wrote Rehum the chancellor , and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites, and the Elamites, companions: Chald. societies”

Ezra 4:9KJV

“And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time. at such: Chaldee, Cheeneth”

Ezra 4:10KJV

“This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.”

Ezra 4:11KJV

“Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations. set up: or, finished joined: Chal. sewed together”

Ezra 4:12KJV

“Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings. pay: Chal. give revenue: or, strength”

Ezra 4:13KJV

“Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king; we have: Chal. we are salted with the salt of the palace”

Ezra 4:14KJV

“That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed. moved: Cald. made within: Chald. in the midst thereof”

Ezra 4:15KJV

“We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.”

Ezra 4:16KJV

“Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor , and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time. companions: Chal. societies”

Ezra 4:17KJV

“The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.”

Ezra 4:18KJV

“And I commanded , and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein. I commanded: Chald. by me a decree is set made insurrection: Chald. lifted up itself”

Ezra 4:19KJV

“There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.”

Ezra 4:20KJV

“Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me. Give: Chaldee, Make a decree”

Ezra 4:21KJV

“Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?”

Ezra 4:22KJV

“Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. by force: Chaldee, by arm and power”

Ezra 4:23KJV

“Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.”

Ezra 4:24KJV

“Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.”

Nehemiah 5:14KJV

How to Study What the Bible Says About Artaxerxes

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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about artaxerxes. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
3
Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about artaxerxes and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about artaxerxes is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on artaxerxes needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about artaxerxes with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about artaxerxes, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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