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Ezra 4:23

King James Version (KJV)

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Ezra 4:23

Verse 23 of 24

Scripture focus

Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes’ letter [was] read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.

Ezra 4:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ezra 4:23

Theological / Devotional

Rehum. On Rehum and Shimshai and their titles, see on Ezra 4:8.

By force and power. Upon receipt of the king’s letter the enemies of the Jews lost no time in acting on its authority. They proceeded immediately to Jerusalem, and, by a display of force, compelled the Jews to comply with its provisions.

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