Ezra 6:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 6:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 6:6 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 6:6 — KJV
“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”
— Ezra 6:6 (KJV)
Ezra 6:6 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 6:6
“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 6:6: tatnai, governor, river
“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 6:6: beyond, river, companions
“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 6:6: tatnai, governor, river
“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 6:6: tatnai, governor, river
“Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:6: now, governor, beyond
Pray Ezra 6:6
Generate a Prayer from Ezra 6:6
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse