Ezra 4:20
Ezra · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“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 4:20
What Does Ezra 4:20 Mean?
Ezra 4:20 is found in the book of Ezra, chapter 4, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ezra 4:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 15:18“In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:”Deuteronomy 15:6“For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.”1 Kings 4:21“And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.”Lamentations 1:1“How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary!”1 Chronicles 18:3“And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates.”Psalms 72:8“He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.”Romans 13:6“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”Genesis 17:6“And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.”1 Chronicles 17:8“And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the great men that are in the earth.”Ezra 7:21“And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,”Nehemiah 5:4“There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.”Numbers 24:7“He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.”Deuteronomy 19:8“And if the LORD thy God enlarge thy coast, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give unto thy fathers;”Joshua 1:3“Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.”1 Kings 4:24“For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.”1 Chronicles 18:6“Then David put garrisons in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”1 Chronicles 18:13“And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.”1 Chronicles 19:19“And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.”2 Chronicles 9:14“Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.”2 Chronicles 9:23“And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.”
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