Ezra 5:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 5:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 5:3 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions, and said..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 5:3 — KJV
“At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?”
— Ezra 5:3 (KJV)
Ezra 5:3 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 5:3
“The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:3: tatnai, governor, side
“Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls?”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:3: thus, commanded, build
“Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:3: same, time, came
“Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:3: tatnai, governor, side
“Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:3: side, hath, build
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