Ezra 7:21

And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,

Cross-reference

Ezra 7:6 Parallel

In Ezra 7:6, we learn the king granted Ezra's requests because God's hand was on him—here the actual decree fulfills that granting.

Ezra 7:10 Historical context

In Ezra 7:10, Ezra set his heart to study and teach God's law; here the king's decree provides resources to enable that mission.

Ezra 7:11 Parallel

Ezra 7:11 introduces the king's letter as a grant to Ezra; verse 21 contains its specific command to treasurers—both from the same document.

Ezra 7:12 Historical context

Ezra 7:12 introduces the royal decree that includes this command to treasurers—providing context for its authority.

Ezra 7:13 Historical context

In Ezra 7:13, the king permits Israelites to return; here he commands treasurers to support Ezra—both parts of the same decree.

Ezra 6:6 Parallel

In Ezra 6:6, Darius orders non-interference with temple building; now Artaxerxes orders active support—both show royal backing for God's work.

Ezra 8:36 Historical context

In Ezra 8:36, Ezra delivers the king's commissions (including this decree) to the governors beyond the river, who then assist. Direct narrative fulfillment.

Ezra 4:16 Contrast

In Ezra 4:16, adversaries warned the king that rebuilding would cause loss; here the king commands support—showing a reversal from opposition to favor.

In Nehemiah 2:7, Nehemiah requests letters for the governors beyond the river — same Persian authorization process for Jewish leaders.