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Ezra 4:23 · KJV

"Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power."

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Passage Context

21Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.
22Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
23Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.
24Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to opposition in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to stand firm in your beliefs?

3

When have you felt pressured to give up on something important?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's guidance when facing challenges.

relationships

Support someone who is facing opposition in their life.

People in This Verse

RehumOT

Rehum was a chancellor in the Persian administration, involved in overseeing the affairs of the provinces.

First appearance: Ezra 4:8

ShimshaiOT

Shimshai served as a scribe in the Persian administration, responsible for documenting official correspondence.

First appearance: Ezra 4:8

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of ancient Israel, central to Jewish identity and worship.

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