Ezra 4
for we seek The people of the land sought to hinder the work in three ways:- (1) by seeking to draw the Jews into an unreal union, Ezra 4:3. (cf) 2 Kings 17:32.
- (2) by "weakening the hands of the people of Judah," Ezra 4:4 i.e, by withholding supplies, etc.; and
- (3) by accusations lodged with Ahasuerus and Darius. The first was by far the most subtle and dangerous. The lives of Ezra and Nehemiah afford many illustrations of true separation. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 2 Timothy 2:19-21.
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