Ezra 7:1

Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,

Cross-reference

Ezra 7:21 Historical context

In Ezra 7:21, Artaxerxes' decree authorizes Ezra's mission — showing the royal backing for Ezra introduced in verse 1.

Ezra 8:1 Historical context

In Ezra 8:1, the list of returnees with Ezra follows directly — detailing the group that accompanied him.

Ezra 10:44 Historical context

In Ezra 10:44, the conclusion of the marriage reform shows the outcome of Ezra's leadership introduced in chapter 7.

2 Kings 22:4 Historical context

2 Kings 22:4 introduces Hilkiah the high priest—the same Hilkiah in Ezra's lineage, involved in Josiah's temple repair.

2 Kings 22:8 Historical context

2 Kings 22:8 recounts Hilkiah finding the Book of the Law—the same Hilkiah from Ezra's genealogy, highlighting his key role.

2 Kings 25:18 Historical context

In 2 Kings 25:18, Seraiah the chief priest is captured — this is Ezra's ancestor, linking his priestly lineage to the pre-exilic period.

1 Chronicles 6:4–14 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 6:4-14, the high priestly genealogy includes Seraiah and Azariah — confirming Ezra's priestly heritage from Aaron.

1 Chronicles 9:11 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 9:11, Azariah son of Hilkiah is named as ruler of the house of God — matching Ezra's genealogy and affirming his priestly line.

2 Chronicles 34:9 Historical context

2 Chronicles 34:9 shows Hilkiah receiving money for temple repair—parallel to 2 Kings 22:4, same Hilkiah as in Ezra's line.

2 Chronicles 34:15 Historical context

2 Chronicles 34:15 describes Hilkiah discovering the Book of the Law—the same event as 2 Kings 22:8, linking to Hilkiah in Ezra.

Nehemiah 8:2–9 Historical context

In Nehemiah 8:2-9, Ezra reads the Law to the people — fulfilling his role as scribe and teacher introduced in Ezra 7:1.

Jeremiah 52:24–27 Historical context

Jeremiah 52:24-27 records the execution of Seraiah the chief priest—the same Seraiah in Ezra's genealogy, linking to the exile.

1 Chronicles 6:14 gives the exact lineage from Azariah to Seraiah to Jehozadak, filling in the generation after Seraiah in Ezra's genealogy.

Nehemiah 2:1 Historical context

In Nehemiah 2:1, Artaxerxes' reign continues with Nehemiah's later mission — providing a chronological anchor for Ezra's time.