What does Ezra 7:1 mean?

Ezra 7:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Ezra 7:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,

1Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,

2The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,

3The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,

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