Ezra 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 4:1 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 4:1 — KJV
“Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel; the children...: Heb. the sons of the transportation”
— Ezra 4:1 (KJV)
Ezra 4:1 in Context — About the Book of Ezra
Ezra records the first waves of return from Babylonian exile — rebuilding the altar, then the temple, against opposition and discouragement. Ezra himself arrives as a scribe devoted to studying, obeying, and teaching God's Word, modeling how revival begins with Scripture and honest confession.
Cross-References for Ezra 4:1
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good. them...: Heb. the captivity”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:1: now, judah, captivity
“I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:1: now, heard, children
“And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war. meet...: Heb. sons of power”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:1: children, lord, god
“And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the LORD said, Judah shall go up first.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:1: judah, benjamin, children
“Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me. fail...: Heb. be cut off unto thee a man from my sight so that: Heb. only if”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:1: now, children, lord
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