Ezra 6:8

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

Cross-reference

Ezra 6:4 Historical context

In Ezra 6:4, Cyrus originally ordered temple costs from royal treasury; here Darius reaffirms that same provision.

Ezra 4:16 Contrast

In Ezra 4:16, opponents warned rebuilding would harm the king; here Darius instead funds it, reversing their fear.

Ezra 4:21 Contrast

In Ezra 4:21, Artaxerxes ordered a halt to rebuilding; here Darius decrees funding, reversing that prohibition.

Ezra 4:23 Contrast

In Ezra 4:23, enemies enforced the stoppage with force; here Darius commands timely funding, overturning that opposition.

Ezra 5:5 Historical context

In Ezra 5:5, God's eye protected the work until Darius replied; here that reply comes as a decree of support.

Ezra 7:15–22 Historical context

In Ezra 7:15-22, Artaxerxes later also decrees temple funding, continuing the pattern set here by Darius.

Ezra 7:20 Parallel

Ezra 7:20 also authorizes drawing from the royal treasury for temple needs, directly mirroring Darius's decree here.

Ezekiel 45:17 describes the prince's duty to provide temple sacrifices, a pattern fulfilled here by King Darius's decree.

Daniel 6:26 Parallel

Daniel 6:26 records a later decree of Darius proclaiming the living God, showing his continued reverence for God as here.

Nehemiah 9:37 laments that foreign kings exploit tribute, contrasting with Darius using tribute here for the temple.

Nehemiah 11:23 records a royal command for daily provision for temple singers, similar to Darius's decree for temple expenses.

Haggai 2:8 Related theme

In Haggai 2:8, God claims all silver and gold are His; here the temple's funding shows God's provision.