Ezra 4:4-6

4 Then the peoples around them set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to go on building.

5 They hired counselors to work against them and frustrate their plans during the entire reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia.

6 Later Opposition Under Xerxes and Artaxerxes
At the beginning of the reign of Xerxes, they lodged an accusation against the people of Judah and Jerusalem.

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Cross References for Ezra 4:4-6

Nehemiah 6:9 - They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will get too weak for the work, and... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:9 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:9

Jeremiah 38:4 - Then the officials said to the king, “This man should be put to death. He is discouraging the s... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 38:4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 38:4

Ezra 3:3 - Despite their fear of the peoples around them, they built the altar on its foundation and sacri... Click to read the verse Ezra 3:3 Click to read the verse Ezra 3:3

Isaiah 35:3-4 - Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:3-4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:3-4

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Nehemiah 4:11 - Also our enemies said, “Before they know it or see us, we will be right there among them and wi... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:11 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:11

Zechariah 1:19 - I asked the angel who was speaking to me, “What are these?” He answered me, “These are the horn... Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:19 Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:19