Ezra 4:6
"They hired counselors against them to frustrate their purpose all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia."
Key Reflection
This verse highlights a persistent opposition faced by the Judean exiles as they sought to rebuild Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The ongoing efforts to frustrate their plans symbolize the enduring challenges and resistance against God's redemptive purposes, even under different rulers like Cyrus and Darius.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes