Ezra 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 4:9 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then wrote Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathc..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 4:9 — KJV
“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”
— Ezra 4:9 (KJV)
Ezra 4:9 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 4:9
“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”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:9: then, rehum, chancellor
“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 4:9: rehum, shimshai, scribe
“And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue. Bishlam: or, in peace companions: Heb. societies”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:9: wrote, rest, companions
“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 4:9: then, companions, chaldee
“Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the scribe, the son of Neriah; who wrote therein from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire: and there were added besides unto them many like words. like: Heb. as they”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:9: then, wrote, scribe
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