Ezra 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 4:2 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek yo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 4:2 — KJV
“Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither.”
— Ezra 4:2 (KJV)
Ezra 4:2 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 4:2
“Then the king of Assyria commanded, saying, Carry thither one of the priests whom ye brought from thence; and let them go and dwell there, and let him teach them the manner of the God of the land.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:2: then, let, god
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:2: let, god, sacrifice
“Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:2: then, god, king
“And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:2: came, let, seek
“And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:2: came, god, king
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