Ezra 7:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 7:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 7:24 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this hou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 7:24 — KJV
“Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.”
— Ezra 7:24 (KJV)
Ezra 7:24 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 7:24
“And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:24: also, any, priests
“And the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the porters, the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every one having knowledge, and having understanding;”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:24: priests, levites, singers
“And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded. so had David...: Heb. so was the commandment of David the man of God”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:24: also, priests, levites
“Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David. as it was...: Heb. by the hands of David”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:24: also, priests, levites
“So the priests, and the Levites, and the porters, and the singers, and some of the people, and the Nethinims, and all Israel, dwelt in their cities; and when the seventh month came, the children of Israel were in their cities.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:24: priests, levites, singers
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