Overview
The Bible addresses tatnai across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezra. Closely related themes include Shethar-Boznai and Temple, the Second. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Darius.
Key Bible verses about tatnai
Old Testament
Ezra
At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?
The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:
Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence: your: Chaldee, their societies
Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.
People in the Bible and tatnai
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying tatnai for yourself
- Begin with Ezra 5:3, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Darius and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Shethar-Boznai and Temple, the Second.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about tatnai?
The Bible addresses tatnai across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezra. Closely related themes include Shethar-Boznai and Temple, the Second. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Darius.
How many Bible verses are about tatnai?
The Bible references tatnai in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention tatnai?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Ezra 5:3: “At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?”
Which people in the Bible are associated with tatnai?
Darius.
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