1 Esdras 4:7 kjva — And yet he is but one man: if he command to kill, they kill; if he command to spare, they spare;

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“And yet he is but one man: if he command to kill, they kill; if he command to spare, they spare;”

— 1 Esdras 4:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Esdras 4 — Context

If he bid them make war the one against the other, they do it: if he send them out against the enemies, they go, and break down mountains walls and towers.

They slay and are slain, and transgress not the king’s commandment: if they get the victory, they bring all to the king, as well the spoil, as all things else.

Likewise for those that are no soldiers, and have not to do with wars, but use husbandry, when they have reaped again that which they had sown, they bring it to the king, and compel one another to pay tribute unto the king.

And yet he is but one man: if he command to kill, they kill; if he command to spare, they spare;

If he command to smite, they smite; if he command to make desolate, they make desolate; if he command to build, they build;

If he command to cut down, they cut down; if he command to plant, they plant.

So all his people and his armies obey him: furthermore he lieth down, he eateth and drinketh, and taketh his rest:

1 Esdras 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Esdras 4:7 say?

1 Esdras 4:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And yet he is but one man: if he command to kill, they kill; if he command to spare, they spare;”

Where is 1 Esdras 4:7 in the Bible?

1 Esdras 4:7 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Esdras, chapter 4, verse 7.

Who wrote 1 Esdras?

1 Esdras is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Hellenistic Jewish author. Greek composition (or compilation) that retells material from 2 Chronicles 35–36, Ezra, and Nehemiah 7:38–8:12. Called "3 Esdras" in the Vulgate. It was written c. 200–100 BC.

What is the book of 1 Esdras about?

1 Esdras parallels the closing chapters of Chronicles, the book of Ezra, and the early chapters of Nehemiah, recounting Josiah's Passover, the fall of Jerusalem, and the return from exile to rebuild the Temple. Its most distinctive material is the "Contest of the Three Guardsmen" (3:1–5:6), where Zerubbabel wins a debate before King Darius by declaring that truth is mightier than wine, kings, or women — earning the king's favor and the right to return.

What are the major themes of 1 Esdras?

1 Esdras explores themes including Restoration, Temple, Truth, Exile and Return, Divine Sovereignty. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Esdras 4:7.

What translation should I read 1 Esdras 4:7 in?

1 Esdras 4:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Esdras 4:7?

1 Esdras 4:7 reads (KJVA): “And yet he is but one man: if he command to kill, they kill; if he command to spare, they spare;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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