Ezra 4:1 Meaning
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;
Context Explained
1Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;
2Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esar-haddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither.
3But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Nehemiah 2:19
Both verses describe opposition faced by the Jews during the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
Ezra 3:3
Ezra 3:3 speaks of the Jews rebuilding the altar despite fear, showing their commitment to faith.
Matthew 5:10
Matthew 5:10 highlights the blessing for those who are persecuted for righteousness, similar to the opposition faced by the Jews.
Source: Ezra 4:1