Ezra 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 4:17 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 4:17 — KJV
“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. companions: Chaldee, societies”
— Ezra 4:17 (KJV)
Ezra 4:17 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 4:17
“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, companions: Chaldee, societies”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:17: then, rehum, chancellor
“And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time. at such...: Chaldee, Cheeneth”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:17: rest, samaria, river
“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. by force...: Chaldee, by arm and power”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:17: king, rehum, shimshai
“Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence: your...: Chaldee, their societies”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:17: then, companions, beyond
“Then he sent out a second on horseback, which came to them, and said, Thus saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu answered, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:17: then, sent, king
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