Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,
Ezra the priest
General references
Bible References
Beyond the river
Ezra 4:16
We give you word, that if this town and its walls is completely rebuilt, your power in the country across the river will end.
Ezra 6:6
Tattenai, ruler of the land across the river, and Shethar-bozenai and your people the Apharsachites across the river, keep far from that place:
Ezra the priest
Ezra 7:6
Ezra came from Babylon. He was a scribe (copyist) and an expert in the Law of Moses which Jehovah, the God of Israel, had given. The king was moved by Jehovah his God to give him whatever he requested.
General references
Deuteronomy 32:31
Their rock is not like our rock! Their enemies know that their own gods are weak, not mighty like Israel's God.