Ezra 4:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 4:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 4:20 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribut..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 4:20 — KJV
“There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.”
— Ezra 4:20 (KJV)
Ezra 4:20 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 4:20
“Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings. pay: Chaldee, give revenue: or, strength”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:20: kings, toll, tribute
“Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered. I make...: Chaldee, by me a decree is made hindered: Chaldee, made to cease”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:20: over, beyond, river
“Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:20: also, toll, tribute
“But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him. over against: Heb. to over against”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:20: also, over, jerusalem
“David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates. Hadadezer: or, Hadarezer”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:20: also, over, river
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