Ezra 4:8
Ezra · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort:”Ezra 4:8
What Does Ezra 4:8 Mean?
Ezra 4:8 is found in the book of Ezra, chapter 4, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to Ezra 4:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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,”2 Samuel 8:17“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;”2 Samuel 20:25“And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:”2 Kings 18:18“And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder.”Ezra 2:2“Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mizpar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:”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.”
People & Places
ArtaxerxesRehumShimshaiJerusalem
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