Ezr 4:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : The Samaritans eagerly carried out the king’s order. They rushed to Jerusalem and used force to stop the work . Their actions went beyond the king’s command, as they targeted the temple, which was not mentioned in the order. This reminds us to pray for wisdom and integrity in leaders, as the peace and progress of God’s people often depend on their decisions (1 Timothy 2:1

‏ Ezra 4:23

v. 23: The Samaritans eagerly carried out the king’s order. They rushed to Jerusalem and used force to stop the work . Their actions went beyond the king’s command, as they targeted the temple, which was not mentioned in the order. This reminds us to pray for wisdom and integrity in leaders, as the peace and progress of God’s people often depend on their decisions (1 Timothy 2:1–2 ^a).