Ezra 7:21

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

كَما آمُرُ أنا المَلِكَ أرْتَحْشَسْتا كُلَّ أُمَناءِ الخَزِينَةِ فِي إقلِيمِ غَرْبِ نَهرِ الفُراتِ بِأن يُقَدِّمُوا لِعَزْرا الكاهِنِ وَمُعَلِّمِ شَرِيعَةِ إلَهِ السَّماءِ كُلَّ ما يَطلُبُهُ فَوراً وَمِنْ دُونِ تَوانٍ.

What Does This Mean?

King Artaxerxes is giving orders to the treasurers in the region to assist Ezra the priest and scribe of the law of the God of heaven with whatever he needs. The king emphasizes that his requests should be fulfilled quickly.

Explained for Children

Imagine the king is like a principal of a school saying to all the teachers and staff, 'Whenever the librarian, who knows all about the books, asks for something, give it to him right away.' That's what King Artaxerxes is telling the people to do for Ezra.

Historical Background

Ezra 7:21 is part of the book of Ezra, written by Ezra the priest in the late 6th century BC. The audience includes the returning exiles to Jerusalem and the Persian officials. The cultural setting involves the Persian Empire's policies allowing the Jews to return and rebuild their temple and city.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, this verse can be applied to situations where a leader or authority figure supports a person with a specific mission or task. For example, a CEO endorsing a project manager's requests for resources to complete a critical project.

Topics

• leadership
• support
• mission
• obedience
• authority

Related Verses

• Nehemiah 8:1
• Ezra 7:14
• Ezra 7:28
• 1 Corinthians 9:16
• 2 Corinthians 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Artaxerxes in the Bible?

Artaxerxes was a Persian king who supported the Jews in their return to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple.

What was Ezra's role?

Ezra was a priest and scribe who led a group of Jews back to Jerusalem and was instrumental in reforming the community according to the law of God.

Why did Artaxerxes give this order?

Artaxerxes likely gave this order to ensure Ezra's mission was successful and to maintain good relations with the Jewish community.

How can this verse be applied to modern life?

This verse can be applied in modern contexts where leaders support individuals with specific missions, emphasizing the importance of efficient and effective collaboration.