Ezra 6:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 6:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 6:22 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 6:22 — KJV
“And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.”
— Ezra 6:22 (KJV)
Ezra 6:22 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 6:22
“And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud...: Heb. instruments of strength”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:22: kept, feast, unleavened
“Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work therein. solemn...: Heb. restraint”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:22: unleavened, bread, seven
“Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the works of thine hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:22: feast, seven, days
“And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers. comfortably...: Heb. to the heart of all”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:22: feast, seven, days
“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. slew...: Heb. made him fall”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:22: lord, made, turned
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