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Ezra 4 ( Ezra • Chapter 4 (24 verses)): Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the Lord God of Israel ; Then 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... Mentions: Judah , Benjamin , Jacob/Israel , Zerubbabel , Jeshua , Persia , Jerusalem , Samaria . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Babylonian Captivity & Post-Exilic Return—In 586 BCE, Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and deported Judah, including King Jehoiachin and High Priest Jehozadak ( 1 Chronicles 6:15 ), before the Persian decree of Cyrus enabled Zerubbabel, Joshua , Ezra , and Nehemiah to rebuild the Temple and walls of Jerusalem.
Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage
Ezra (Generation 48 • Child of Seraiah ): ( Ezra 7:1 ) Ezra was the priest who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity and recorded the events in the book of the Bible named Ezra. (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4 , Ezra 7 , Ezra 10 ) Uzzi (Generation 31 • Child of Bukki ): Uzzi is a biblical figure in Generation 31, child of Bukki , parent of Zerahiah . ( 1 Chronicles 6:5 , 6:51 , Ezra 7:4 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6 , 1 Chronicles 7 , 1 Chronicles 9 ) Meraioth (Generation 33 • Child of Zerahiah ): Meraioth is a biblical figure in Generation 33, child of Zerahiah, parent of Amariah . ( 1 Chronicles 6:6 , 6:52 , Ezra 7:3-4 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6 , 1 Chronicles 9 , Ezra 7 ) Abishua (Generation 29 • Child of Phinehas ): Abishua is a biblical figure in Generation 29, child of Phinehas , parent of Bukki. ( 1 Chronicles 6:4 , 1 Chronicles 6:50 , Ezra 7:5 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6 , 1 Chronicles 8 , Ezra 7 )
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Susa (Ancient biblical location referenced in Ezra 4:9 , Neh 1:1 , Est 1:2 , Est 1:5 , Est 2:3 , Est 2:5 .) Beyond the River (region. Referenced in Ezra 4:10 , Ezra 4:11 , Ezra 4:16 , Ezra 4:17 , Ezra 4:20 .) Judea (region. Referenced in Ezra 9:9 , Matt 2:1 , Matt 2:5 , Matt 2:22 , Matt 3:1 .) Persia (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 36:20 , 2 Chr 36:22 , 2 Chr 36:23 , Ezra 1:1 , Ezra 1:2 , Ezra 1:8 (identified with Ecbatana ).) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: The Cyrus Cylinder — Ancient barrel-shaped baked clay cylinder inscribed in Babylonian cuneiform on behalf of King Cyrus the Great after his conquest of Babylon in 539 BC, recording his policy of restoring exiled peoples and sacred temple vessels to their homelands—paralleling the decree in Ezra 1:1–4 and 2 Chronicles 36:22–23 . Royal Lion Hunt of Ashurbanipal — Masterpiece of Neo-Assyrian sculpted gypsum wall relief from the North Palace of King Ashurbanipal (biblical Asenappar, Ezra 4:10 ) at Nineveh , vividly illustrating the royal lion imagery invoked by the prophet Nahum against Nineveh ('Where is the dwelling of the lions?', Nahum 2:11–13 ).
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Ezra 10:35 : "Benaiah, Bedeiah, Chelluh,"; Ezra 10:36 : "Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,"; Ezra 10:40 : "Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai,". Related canonical books and chapters: Ezra 4 ( Ezra • Chapter 4 (24 verses)), Ezra (Old Testament • 10 Chapters), 1 Chronicles 4 ( 1 Chronicles • Chapter 4 (43 verses)).
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Ezra • Chapter 4 (24 verses)
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the Lord God of Israel ; Then 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... Mentions: Judah , Benjamin , Jacob/Israel , Zerubbabel , Jeshua , Persia , Jerusalem , Samaria .
Old Testament • 10 Chapters
Ezra (Old Testament, 10 chapters). Key figures: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Benjamin , Zerubbabel , Seraiah , Shephatiah . Key places: Persia , Jerusalem , Babylon , Jeshua , Elam , Netophah . Opens with: "Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia , that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord stirred up th..."
1 Chronicles • Chapter 4 (43 verses)
The sons of Judah ; Pharez, Hezron , and Carmi , and Hur, and Shobal. And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath ; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites. And these were of the father of Etam ; Jezreel , and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their ... Mentions: Judah , Hezron , Caleb (or Carmi or Chelubai), Jahath, Gedor , Etam 1 , Jezreel 2 , Penuel , Gedor 1 .
Interactive 3D Cuneiform Artifact • Ezra 1:1–4
Ancient barrel-shaped baked clay cylinder inscribed in Babylonian cuneiform on behalf of King Cyrus the Great after his conquest of Babylon in 539 BC, recording his policy of restoring exiled peoples and sacred temple vessels to their homelands—paralleling the decree in Ezra 1:1–4 and 2 Chronicles 36:22–23 .
Interactive 3D Assyrian Palace Relief • Nahum 2:11–13 & Ezra 4:10
Masterpiece of Neo-Assyrian sculpted gypsum wall relief from the North Palace of King Ashurbanipal (biblical Asenappar, Ezra 4:10 ) at Nineveh , vividly illustrating the royal lion imagery invoked by the prophet Nahum against Nineveh ('Where is the dwelling of the lions?', Nahum 2:11–13 ).
Interactive 3D Royal Portal Guardian • Esther 1 & Ezra 4:6
Colossal carved limestone winged human-headed bull (Lamassu) guarding the Gate of All Nations built by King Xerxes I (biblical Ahasuerus of the Book of Esther and Ezra 4:6 ) at Persepolis, exemplifying the imperial Achaemenid court architecture of Esther , Ezra , and Nehemiah .
decree, command, royal mandate
Decree, royal edict issued by earthly sovereigns and sovereignly overridden by God (Ezra 4:19, 6:14, Daniel 3:10).
Derivation: From טְעַם (H2941) to taste, understand.
peace (Aramaic shalom)
Peace, prosperity, wholeness; royal epistolary greeting: 'Peace be multiplied unto you' (Ezra 4:17, Daniel 4:1, 6:25).
Derivation: Aramaic corresponding to שָׁלוֹם (H7965).
God (Biblical Aramaic for God)
Aramaic equivalent of Hebrew Eloah; used in Daniel and Ezra for the God of heaven and earth (Elah Shemayya).
Derivation: Aramaic corresponding to אֱלוֹהַּ (H433).
Biblical Place • 31.833°N, 35.200°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Neh 11:33 .
1 Corinthians • Chapter 4 (21 verses)
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ , and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
1 John • Chapter 4 (21 verses)
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesse... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah.
1 Peter • Chapter 4 (19 verses)
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. For th... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Scripture Passages (24)
Benaiah, Bedeiah, Chelluh,
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai,
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau,
Azareel, and Shelemiah, Shemariah,
And Bani, and Binnui, Shimei ,
The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.
The children of Azmaveth , forty and two.
The children of Nebo , fifty and two.
The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.
The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve.
The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.
The children of Shephatiah , three hundred seventy and two.
The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.
The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.
The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.
The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.
The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.
