Ezra 4:17
Ezra · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“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.”Ezra 4:17
What Does Ezra 4:17 Mean?
Ezra 4:17 is found in the book of Ezra, chapter 4, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Ezra 4:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ezra 4:10“And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnapper brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time.”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.”Genesis 43:23“And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.”Ezra 7:12“Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.”Daniel 4:1“Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.”Daniel 6:25“Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.”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,”Ezra 4:23“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.”Ezra 5:7“They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.”Obadiah 1:19“And they of the south shall possess the mount of Esau; and they of the plain the Philistines: and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Gilead.”Luke 10:5“And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.”Acts 23:26“Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.”Romans 1:7“To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
People & Places
RehumShimshaiRiverSamaria
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