Ezra 5:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 5:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 5:9 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 5:9 — KJV
“Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls?”
— Ezra 5:9 (KJV)
Ezra 5:9 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 5:9
“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?”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:9: thus, commanded, build
“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 5:9: elders, build, house
“When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:9: then, build, house
“Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother's house.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:9: then, elders, build
“And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: do thou...: or, get thee riches, or, power be famous: Heb. proclaim thy name”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:9: elders, build, house
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