Ezra 10:4

Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

Cross-references

Ezra 10:12 Historical context

In Ezra 10:12, the assembly's agreement shows the immediate response to this call to arise — they commit to act.

Ezra 7:23–28 Historical context

Ezra 7:23-28 shows Ezra's earlier commission from the king and how he took courage, reinforcing the same call to strength and action seen here.

Joshua 1:16-18 has the people pledging to obey and urging Joshua to be strong — a direct parallel to Shecaniah's support for Ezra here.

In Joshua 7:10-26, Joshua is told to arise and deal with Achan's sin—mirroring the call here to arise and address the intermarriage sin.

1 Chronicles 28:10 has David commanding Solomon to be strong and work, mirroring the 'be strong and do it' charge given to Ezra.

1 Chronicles 28:21 promises that all the people and officers will be at Solomon's command, echoing 'we are with you' in Ezra.

1 Chronicles 22:16 says 'Arise and be working' for temple building—similar call to action as 'Arise... be strong and do it' here.

In 1 Chronicles 22:19, David tells Solomon to arise and build the sanctuary—another 'arise' command for a sacred task, like here.