Ezra 4:23 Meaning and Commentary
“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 …
Ezra 4:22 Meaning and Commentary
“Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?”– Ezra 4:22 (KJV) “Be careful not to let this situation …
Ezra 4:21 Meaning and Commentary
“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.”– Ezra 4:21 (KJV) “So issue …
Ezra 4:20 Meaning and Commentary
“And there were mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which had ruled over all countries beyond the river; and tolls, and tribute, and custom, were paid unto them.”– Ezra 4:20 (KJV) …
Ezra 4:19 Meaning and Commentary
“And I gave order to search, and it was found that this city was from the beginning a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have …
Ezra 4:18 Meaning and Commentary
“The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.” – Ezra 4:18 (KJV) “The letter you sent us has been translated and read aloud in my …
Ezra 4:17 Meaning and Commentary
“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 …
Ezra 4:16 Meaning and Commentary
“We inform the king that if this city is built and its walls are restored, you will be less of a subject to the king, and those who are not …
Ezra 4:15 Meaning and Commentary
“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 …
Ezra 4:14 Meaning and Commentary
“Now because we have maintenance from the king’s palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king’s dishonor, therefore have we sent and certified the king;”– Ezra …