Ezr 4:6 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ezra 4:6-23: 4:6-23 These verses are a parenthetical discussion of later opposition to Jewish rebuilding efforts. The account actually belongs with much later events in the reign of Xerxes (486–465 BC ) and Artaxerxes I (465–424 BC ), but it is included here because it fits with the theme of opposition. Chronologically, 4:6 fits between chs 6 and 7 , while 4:7-23 fits before Neh 1 .

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‏ Ezra 4:6

Summary for Ezra 4:6-23: 4:6-23 ^a These verses are a parenthetical discussion of later opposition to Jewish rebuilding efforts. The account actually belongs with much later events in the reign of Xerxes (486–465 BC) and Artaxerxes I (465–424 BC), but it is included here because it fits with the theme of opposition. Chronologically, 4:6 ^b fits between chs 6 ^c and 7 ^d, while 4:7-23 ^e fits before Neh 1 ^f.