Ezra 5:7 · KJV

"They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.

⁶The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar-boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:

⁷They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.

⁸Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.

⁹Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls?

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Reflection Questions

How do you communicate your needs to authority figures?

What does it mean for you to seek peace in difficult situations?

When have you had to advocate for yourself or others?

Life Application

advocacy

Be proactive in communicating your needs to those in power.

conflict

Seek peaceful resolutions when faced with opposition.

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