Overview
The Bible addresses shimshai across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezra. Closely related themes include Artaxerxes, Bishlam, Rehum and Slander.
Key Bible verses about shimshai
Old Testament
Ezra
Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: scribe: or, secretary
Then wrote Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites, and the Elamites, companions: Chald. societies
Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time. companions: Chal. societies
Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. by force: Chaldee, by arm and power
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shimshai for yourself
- Begin with Ezra 4:8, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Artaxerxes, Bishlam, Rehum and Slander.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shimshai?
The Bible addresses shimshai across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezra. Closely related themes include Artaxerxes, Bishlam, Rehum and Slander.
How many Bible verses are about shimshai?
The Bible references shimshai in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shimshai?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Ezra 4:8: “Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: scribe: or, secretary”
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