Ezra 4:8 · KJV

"Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort:"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they unto him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.

⁷And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue.

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.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to opposition in your life?

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

When have you felt the need to defend your faith?

Life Application

faith

When facing opposition, remember to seek God's guidance and strength.

relationships

Consider how you can support friends who are facing criticism or challenges.

People in This Verse

Rehum the chancellorOT

Rehum was an official under King Artaxerxes who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem. His actions reflect the political tensions of the time.

First appearance: Ezra 4:8

Shimshai the scribeOT

Shimshai served as a scribe and was involved in writing letters against the Jews. His role highlights the bureaucratic opposition they faced.

First appearance: Ezra 4:8

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of Israel and the center of Jewish worship, Jerusalem was being rebuilt after the exile.

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