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Artaxerxes
The king who obstructed the rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 4:7). He was probably the Smerdis of profane history.
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Scripture References
3 verses mention Artaxerxes
| Reference | Verse |
|---|---|
| Ezra 4:7 | And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue. |
| Ezra 4:8 | Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: |
| Ezra 4:11 | This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time. |
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