Ezra 7:15

And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,

Cross-reference

Ezra 6:8–10 Historical context

In Ezra 6:8-10, a similar decree provides royal funds for temple sacrifices — reinforcing the theme of Persian support.

Ezra 1:6 Related theme

Ezra 1:6 describes freewill offerings of silver and gold for the temple—the same type of giving as in Ezra 7:15, reinforcing the pattern.

Ezra 8:25 Parallel

In Ezra 8:25, the actual weighing of silver and gold fulfills the commission here — a direct parallel of carrying offerings to Jerusalem.

Psalm 68:29 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 68:29 prophesies kings bringing gifts to the temple — fulfilled here by Artaxerxes' offerings.

Psalm 76:2 Related theme

Psalm 76:2 declares God's dwelling in Zion—directly matching the description of God's residence in Ezra 7:15.

Psalm 135:21 Related theme

Psalm 135:21 directly states God dwells in Jerusalem—identical to the phrase in Ezra 7:15.

Isaiah 60:6–9 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 60:6-9 prophesies silver and gold brought to Zion — this decree partially fulfills that vision.

1 Chronicles 29:5 Related theme

In 1 Chronicles 29:5, David calls for freewill offerings of gold and silver for the temple—the same kind of voluntary giving seen in Ezra 7:15.

2 Chronicles 6:6 Related theme

In 2 Chronicles 6:6, God chooses Jerusalem for His name—the same city cited in Ezra 7:15 as God's dwelling.

2 Chronicles 32:23 Related theme

2 Chronicles 32:23 records gifts brought to the LORD in Jerusalem—paralleling the silver and gold carried there in Ezra 7:15.

Psalm 9:11 Related theme

Psalm 9:11 calls Zion God's throne—the same Jerusalem where Ezra 7:15 says God dwells.

Psalm 26:8 Related theme

Psalm 26:8 expresses love for God's dwelling place—the same concept of God's residence in Jerusalem from Ezra 7:15.