Ezra 4:3
“But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.”

What does Ezra 4:3 mean?
Ezra 4:3 (KJV) states: "But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the Lord God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of…
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The verse from Ezra 4:3 resonates with a profound declaration of faith and commitment: "But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your guidance and strength as we seek to embody the spirit of unity and commitment displayed by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the chief fathers of Israel. In Ezra 4:3, we learn of their resolve: "But Zerubbabel, and…
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