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Ezra 4:10 · KJV

"And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time."

King James Version

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Passage Context

8Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort:
9Then wrote Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites, and the Elamites,
10And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time.
11This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.
12Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view the diversity in your community?

2

What does it mean for you to embrace differences?

3

When have you felt challenged by those who are different from you?

Life Application

community

Seek to understand and appreciate the diversity in your community, fostering unity.

relationships

Engage with those who have different perspectives to grow in empathy and understanding.

Places in This Verse

Samaria(Nablus, West Bank today)

Samaria was a significant region during biblical times, often at odds with Jerusalem. It was populated by various groups, complicating relations with returning Jews.

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