Ezra 5:5

New Century Version

But their God was watching over the elders of the Jewish people. The builders were not stopped until a report could go to King Darius and his written answer could be received.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 16:9

The Lord searches all the earth for people who have given themselves completely to him. He wants to make them strong. Asa, you did a foolish thing, so from now on you will have wars.”

Ezra 7:28

The Lord has shown me, Ezra, his love in the presence of the king, those who advise the king, and the royal officers. Because the Lord my God was helping me, I had courage, and I gathered the leaders of Israel to return with me.

Ezra 7:6

This Ezra came to Jerusalem from Babylon. He was a teacher and knew well the Teachings of Moses that had been given by the Lord, the God of Israel. Ezra received everything he asked for from the king, because the Lord his God was helping him.

Ezra 8:22

I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road. We had said to the king, “Our God helps everyone who obeys him, but he is very angry with all who reject him.”

Psalm 32:8

The Lord says, “I will make you wise and show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you.

Psalm 33:18

But the Lord looks after those who fear him, those who put their hope in his love.

Psalm 34:15

The Lord sees the good people and listens to their prayers.

Psalm 76:10

People praise you for your anger against evil. Those who live through your anger are stopped from doing more evil.

Philippians 1:28

and that you are not afraid of those who are against you. All of this is proof that your enemies will be destroyed but that you will be saved by God.

1 Peter 3:12

The Lord sees the good people and listens to their prayers. But the Lord is against those who do evil.”