Ezra 7:12
Ezra · Old Testament · Chapter 7
“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.”Ezra 7:12
What Does Ezra 7:12 Mean?
Ezra 7:12 is found in the book of Ezra, chapter 7, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Ezra 7:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ezekiel 26:7“For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring upon Tyrus Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and companies, and much people.”Daniel 2:37“Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.”Daniel 6:26“I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.”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 4:17“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 7:1“Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,”Isaiah 60:10“And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee.”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 Kings 20:1“And Benhadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots; and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it.”2 Kings 18:28“Then Rabshakeh stood and cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and spake, saying, Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria:”Isaiah 10:8“For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings?”Isaiah 13:3“I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.”Daniel 2:47“The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.”Jonah 1:9“And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land.”Acts 18:24“And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.”1 Timothy 6:15“Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;”Revelation 17:14“These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.”Revelation 19:16“And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”Revelation 16:11“And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.”
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