Ezra 6:16 describes the joyful temple dedication after opposition—shows the successful outcome of the work adversaries tried to stop.

Ezra 6:19 records the Passover kept after temple completion—another post-opposition event in the same narrative.

Ezra 6:20 details purification for the Passover—continues the story of worship restored despite earlier opposition.

1 Kings 5:4 describes Solomon's rest with no adversaries—directly opposite to the opposition faced by the returned exiles in Ezra 4:1.

1 Kings 5:5 shows Solomon's peaceful plan to build the temple—contrasting with the hindered building here due to adversaries.

1 Chronicles 22:9 promises Solomon rest from enemies—the opposite of the adversarial situation described in Ezra 4:1.

Nehemiah 4:1-11 recounts similar opposition to rebuilding Jerusalem's walls—a direct parallel to the adversaries here in Ezra 4:1.

2 Kings 17:41 describes the syncretistic worship of the Samaritans—the very people who become adversaries in Ezra 4.

Nehemiah 6:9 shows similar opposition to rebuilding Jerusalem, with enemies trying to weaken hands—strong parallel to the adversaries in Ezra 4.

In 1 Corinthians 16:9, Paul also faces many adversaries despite an open door for ministry—parallel opposition to God's work.