24 Then the work on the house of God that is in Jerusalem stopped, and it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia. 13 Then, according to the word sent by Darius the king, xTattenai, the governor of the province Beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates did with all diligence what Darius the king had ordered. 10 and the rest of the nations whom the great and noble tOsnappar deported and settled in the cities of Samaria and in the rest of the province Beyond the River. 6 Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in Babylonia, in the house of the archives where the documents were stored. 25 “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, pappoint magistrates and judges who may judge all the people in the province Beyond the River, all such as know the laws of your God. 3 At the same time (F)Tattenai the governor of the province Beyond the River and Shethar-bozenai and their associates came to them and spoke to them thus: (G)“Who gave you a decree to build this house and to finish this structure?” 4 They also asked them this:[a] “What are the names of the men who are building this building?” 5 But (H)the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until the report should reach Darius and then an answer be returned by letter concerning it. 5 Now the prophets, (A)Haggai and (B)Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 16 We make known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls finished, you will then have no possession in the province Beyond the River.”, 17 The king sent an answer: “To Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe and the rest of their associates who live in Samaria and in the rest of the province Beyond the River, greeting. 2 they approached Zerubbabel and the heads of fathers’ houses and said to them, “Let us build with you, for we worship your God as you do, and we have been sacrificing to him ever hsince the days of iEsarhaddon king of Assyria jwho brought us here.” 5 and bribed counselors against them to frustrate their purpose, all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia. 3 At the same time fTattenai the governor of the province Beyond the River and Shethar-bozenai and their associates came to them and spoke to them thus: g“Who gave you a decree to build this house and to finish this structure?” 9 And zJeshua with his sons and his brothers, and Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together bsupervised the workmen in the house of God, along with the csons of Henadad and the Levites, their sons and brothers. 5 and after that the regular burnt uofferings, the offerings at the new moon vand at all the appointed feasts of the Lord, and the offerings of everyone who made a freewill offering to the Lord. 5 son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest— Ezra 5:10 We also asked them their names, for your information, that we might write down the names of their leaders. Peace.2 hAnd now Ezra 5:7-17 Tattenai's Letter to King Darius. 22 up to 100 talents3 of silver, 100 cors4 of wheat, 100 baths5 of wine, 100 baths of oil, and salt without prescribing how much. 1:1 Haggai and # Zech. Ezra 5:8 Be it known to the king that we went to the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. 13 iI make a decree that anyone of the people of Israel or their priests or Levites in my kingdom, who freely offers to go to Jerusalem, may go with you. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. Ezra and Nehemiah. And let the king send us his pleasure in this matter.”. qAnd those who do not know them, you shall teach. Read Ezra 5, Ezra 6, Proverbs 22, Luke 1 from the ESV Bible online. This summary of the book of Ezra provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Ezra. 23 Whatever is decreed by the God of heaven, let it be done in full for the house of the God of heaven, lest his wrath be against the realm of the king and his sons. 2 And in Ecbatana, the citadel that is uin the province of Media, a scroll was found on which this was written: “A record. 9 Then we asked those elders and spoke to them thus: g‘Who gave you a decree to build this house and to finish this structure?’ 10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their vestments came forward with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the Lord, daccording to the directions of David king of Israel. 9 And whatever is needed—bulls, rams, or sheep for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, or oil, as the priests at Jerusalem require—let that be given to them day by day without fail, Ezra 5:1-2 English Standard Version (ESV) Rebuilding Begins Anew. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 16 lwith all the silver and gold that you shall find in the whole province of Babylonia, and mwith the freewill offerings of the people and the priests, vowed willingly for the house of their God that is in Jerusalem. Ezra - Chapter 5 (ESV) Font Size + -Rebuilding Begins Anew. 2 # ch. 6 From the first day of the seventh month they began to offer burnt offerings to the Lord. Cancel. English Standard Version (ESV). This work goes on diligently and prospers in their hands. Rebuilding Begins Anew. 21 Therefore make a decree that these men be made to cease, and that this city be not rebuilt, until a decree is made by me. 5 1 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 8 And Ezra1 came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 5 Now the prophets, aHaggai and bZechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 7 They sent him a report, in which was written as follows: “To Darius the king, all peace. 14 (Q)And the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple that was in Jerusalem and brought into the temple of Babylon, these Cyrus the king took out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered to one whose name was (R)Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; 15 and he said to him, “Take these vessels, go and put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its site.” 16 Then this (S)Sheshbazzar came and (T)laid the foundations of the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and from that time until now it has been in building, and it is (U)not yet finished.’ 17 Therefore, if it seems good to the king, (V)let search be made in the royal archives there in Babylon, to see whether a decree was issued by Cyrus the king for the rebuilding of this house of God in Jerusalem. Ezra 5 Genesis. Ezra 5. 8 Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem to Artaxerxes the king as follows: 18 the letter that you sent to us has been xplainly read before me. Its height shall be sixty cubits1 and its breadth sixty cubits, Font Size. 6 And in the reign of nAhasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. Let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site. 5 Then rose up the heads of the fathers' houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and the Levites, everyone whose spirit God had stirred to go up to rebuild the house of the Lord that is in Jerusalem. 6 This is a copy of the letter that fTattenai the governor of the province Beyond the River and Shethar-bozenai and his associates, the igovernors who were in the province Beyond the River, sent to Darius the king. 3 son of Amariah, son of Azariah, son of Meraioth, 2 And in Ecbatana, the citadel that is in the province of Media, a scroll was found on which this was written: “A record. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?”. And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. 7 Let the work on this house of God alone. 5. Cancel any time. 5 But hthe eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until the report should reach Darius and then an answer be returned by letter concerning it. 24 We also notify you that it shall not be lawful to impose otribute, custom, or toll on anyone of the priests, the Levites, the singers, the doorkeepers, the temple servants, or other servants of this house of God. This work goes on diligently and prospers in their hands. 8 Now in the second year after their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, zZerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and zJeshua the son of Jozadak made a beginning, together with the rest of their kinsmen, the priests and the Levites and all who had come to Jerusalem from the captivity. “To Artaxerxes the king: Your servants, the men of the province Beyond the River, send greeting. Ezra 5:2 2 c Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and d Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were e … 16 And the people of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the returned exiles, celebrated the idedication of this house of God with joy. 11 And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel.”. 20 oFor the priests and the Levites had purified themselves together; all of them were clean. 17 Therefore, if it seems good to the king, slet search be made in the royal archives there in Babylon, to see whether a decree was issued by Cyrus the king for the rebuilding of this house of God in Jerusalem. Ezra 5 :: English Standard Version (ESV) Strong's. And now 8 Be it known to the king that we went to the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. 14 dAnd the elders of the Jews built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} {{/items}} ← Language. 7 And there went up also to Jerusalem, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king, some of the people of Israel, and zsome of the priests and aLevites, the singers and gatekeepers, and the temple bservants. 7 Now after this, v in the reign of v Artaxerxes king of Persia, w Ezra the son of Seraiah, son of Azariah, son of Hilkiah, 2 son of Shallum, son of Zadok, son of Ahitub, 3 son of Amariah, son of Azariah, son of Meraioth, 4 son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki, 5 son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest — 6 this Ezra went up from Babylonia. It is being built with huge stones, and timber is laid in the walls. 10 For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it dand to eteach his statutes and rules in Israel. 13 so that the people could not distinguish the sound of the joyful shout from the sound of the people’s weeping, for the people shouted with a great shout, and the sound was heard far away. 17 They offered at the dedication of this house of God 100 bulls, 200 rams, 400 lambs, and as a sin offering for all Israel j12 male goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. This work goes on diligently and prospers in their hands. They are vfinishing the walls and repairing the foundations. Bible Language English. 13 (P)However, in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree that this house of God should be rebuilt. 8 Moreover, zI make a decree regarding what you shall do for these elders of the Jews for the rebuilding of this house of God. 5 1 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 14 For you are sent by the king jand his seven counselors to make inquiries about Judah and Jerusalem according to the Law of your God, which is in your hand, 2 (C)Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and (D)Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were (E)with them, supporting them. 12 lBut because our fathers had angered the God of heaven, he mgave them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the Chaldean, who destroyed this house and carried away the people to Babylonia. 4 rAnd they kept the Feast of Booths, sas it is written, tand offered the daily burnt offerings by number according to the rule, as each day required, Ezra 5 English Standard Version << Ezra 4 | Ezra 5 | Ezra 6 >> The Temple Rebuilt. 15 and this house was finished on the third day of the hmonth of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king. Ezra 5. 19 And I made a decree, and search has been made, and it has been found that this city from of old has risen against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made in it. It is being built with huge stones, and timber is laid in the walls. 15 and he said to him, “Take these vessels, go and put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its site.” 3 At the same time Tattenai the governor of the province Beyond the River and Shethar-bozenai and their associates came to them and … 1 Now the prophets, # Hag. They are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. Read Ezra 5 in ESV and NIV using our online parallel Bible. And let the king send us his pleasure in this matter.”, 6 Then Darius the king made a decree, and tsearch was made in Babylonia, in the house of the archives where the documents were stored. Paragraph. 4 vwith three layers of great stones and one layer of timber. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 6 And all who were about them aided them with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, with beasts, and with costly wares, besides all that was freely offered. Version. 11 This is a copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, a man learned in matters of the commandments of the Lord and his statutes for Israel: Rebuilding Begins Anew. 5 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. Ezra 5. 19 The vessels that have been given you for the service of the house of your God, you shall deliver before the God of Jerusalem. 1:1 Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. Ezra 5 Rebuilding Begins Anew. 12 But many of the priests and Levites and heads of fathers’ houses, fold men who had seen the first house, wept with a loud voice when they saw the foundation of this house being laid, though many shouted aloud for joy, 1 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 23 Then, when the copy of King Artaxerxes’ letter was read before Rehum and Shimshai the scribe and their associates, they went in haste to the Jews at Jerusalem and by force and power made them cease. 18 Whatever seems good to you and your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do, according to the will of your God. 5 Now the prophets, a Haggai and b Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. It is being built with huge stones, and timber is laid in the walls. [b] 11 And this was their reply to us: ‘We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the house that was built many years ago, (L)which a great king of Israel built and (M)finished. 12 But because our fathers had angered the God of heaven, he gave them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the Chaldean, who destroyed this house and carried away the people to Babylonia. Ezra 5 English Standard Version Rebuilding Begins Anew 1 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 5:1 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. They aappointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to bsupervise the work of the house of the Lord. 1 Now the prophets, a Haggai and b Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 13 Now be it known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and the walls finished, they will not pay wtribute, custom, or toll, and the royal revenue will be impaired. 20 And mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, ywho ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, to whom ztribute, custom, and toll were paid. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Rebuilding Begins Anew (Hab 1:1; Zec 1:1 ) Tools. He was a scribe xskilled in the Law of Moses that the Lord, the God of Israel, had given, and the king granted him all that he asked, yfor the hand of the Lord his God was on him. 2 Then arose Jeshua the son of Jozadak, with his fellow priests, and lZerubbabel the son of mShealtiel with his kinsmen, and they built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, nas it is written in the Law of Moses the oman of God. 14 oAnd the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple that was in Jerusalem and brought into the temple of Babylon, these Cyrus the king took out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered to one whose name was pSheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; 5 Now the prophets, aHaggai and bZechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. But the foundation of the temple of the Lord was not yet laid. 5 And also wlet the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that is in Jerusalem and brought to Babylon, be restored and brought back to the temple that is in Jerusalem, each to its place. Rebuilding the Altar. Ezra 6 English Standard Version (ESV) The Decree of Darius. 5 Now the prophets, aHaggai and bZechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. Ezra 5 KJV Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT HEB] King James Bible: English Standard Version: 1 Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them. It is being built with huge stones, and timber is laid in the walls. 4 Then mthe people of the land discouraged the people of Judah and made them afraid to build Cancel {{#items}} {{local_name}} {{/items}} Share. That was why this city was laid waste. 12 “Artaxerxes, fking of kings, to Ezra the priest, the gscribe of the Law of the God of heaven. 8 Be it known to the king that we went to the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. 9 For on the first day of the first month he began to go up from Babylonia, and on the first day of the fifth month he came to Jerusalem, cfor the good hand of his God was on him. Ezra 9:5 5 And at the n evening sacrifice I rose from my fasting, with my garment k and my cloak torn, and fell upon my knees o and spread out my hands to the Lord my God, Read more Share Copy 6 this Ezra went up from Babylonia. And now Ezra 5 - ESV: Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. 21 It was eaten by the people of Israel who had returned from exile, and qalso by every one who had joined them and separated himself rfrom the uncleanness of the peoples of the land to worship the Lord, the God of Israel. 4 They also asked them this:1 “What are the names of the men who are building this building?” The cost is to be paid to these men in full and without delay from the royal revenue, the tribute of the province from Beyond the River. 12 May the God cwho has caused his name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who shall put out a hand to alter this, or to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. 3 k When the seventh month came, and the children of Israel were in the towns, the people gathered as one man to Jerusalem. 6 This is a copy of the letter that (I)Tattenai the governor of the province Beyond the River and Shethar-bozenai and his associates, the (J)governors who were in the province Beyond the River, sent to Darius the king. 2 c Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and d Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were e with them, supporting … Summary; Audio; Videos; Summary of the Book of Ezra . They finished their building by decree of the God of Israel and eby decree of Cyrus and fDarius and gArtaxerxes king of Persia; Listen to the Bible. 18 And they set the priests kin their divisions and the Levites lin their divisions, for the service of God at Jerusalem, mas it is written in the Book of Moses. 7 So they gave money to the masons and the carpenters, wand food, drink, and oil to the Sidonians and the Tyrians xto bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea, to Joppa, yaccording to the grant that they had from Cyrus king of Persia. Ezra 5:12 English Standard Version (ESV). 2 cThen Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and dJeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were ewith them, supporting them. 11 Also I make a decree that if anyone alters this edict, a beam shall be pulled out of his house, and he shall be impaled on it, and bhis house shall be made a dunghill. Ezra 1:5 NIV Ezra 1:5 NLT Ezra 1:5 ESV Ezra 1:5 NASB Ezra 1:5 KJV Ezra 1:5 BibleApps.com Ezra 1:5 Biblia Paralela Ezra 1:5 Chinese Bible Ezra 1:5 French Bible Ezra 1:5 Clyx Quotations OT History: Ezra 1:5 Then rose up the heads of fathers' (Ezr. 3 But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of fathers’ houses in Israel said to them, k“You have nothing to do with us in building a house to our God; but we alone will build to the Lord, the God of Israel, las King Cyrus the king of Persia has commanded us.”. But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until the report should reach Darius and then an answer be returned by letter concerning it. 14 Now because we eat the salt of the palace2 and it is not fitting for us to witness the king’s dishonor, therefore we send and inform the king, 8 Be it known to the king that we went to the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. English Standard Version / Ezra / Ezra 5; Share Tweet. Red Letter. 2 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were with them, supporting them. Ez) (Hag 1:1; Zec 1:1). 11 (This is a copy of the letter that they sent.) ESV - English Standard Version. 7 In the days of Artaxerxes, Bishlam and oMithredath and Tabeel and the rest of their associates wrote to Artaxerxes king of Persia. 28 tand who extended to me his steadfast love before the king and his counselors, and before all the king’s mighty officers. 12 (N)But because our fathers had angered the God of heaven, he (O)gave them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the Chaldean, who destroyed this house and carried away the people to Babylonia. 7 Now after this, vin the reign of vArtaxerxes king of Persia, wEzra the son of Seraiah, son of Azariah, son of Hilkiah, 2 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were with them, supporting them. 10 that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven aand pray for the life of the king and his sons. This work goes on diligently and prospers in their hands. 2 son of Shallum, son of Zadok, son of Ahitub, ESV: English Standard Version 2016 . Ezra 5. Let the cost be paid from the royal treasury. English Standard Version Update. 15 and also to carry the silver and gold that the king jand his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, kwhose dwelling is in Jerusalem, 4 Now when gthe adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord, the God of Israel, 11 And this was their reply to us: ‘We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the house that was built many years ago, jwhich a great king of Israel built and kfinished. 2 c Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and d Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were e with them, supporting them. 26 Whoever will not obey the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be strictly executed on him, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of his goods or for imprisonment.”. 7 They sent him a report, in which was written as follows: "To Darius the king, all peace. The letter was written pin Aramaic and translated.1 Rebuilding Begins Anew. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 9 Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their associates, the qjudges, the rgovernors, the officials, the Persians, the men of Erech, the Babylonians, the men of Susa, that is, the sElamites, You shall put them in the house of God.”, 6 “Now therefore, xTattenai, governor of the province Beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, yand your2 associates the governors who are in the province Beyond the River, keep away. I took courage, for the hand of the Lord my God was on me, and I gathered leading men from Israel to go up with me. 7 They sent him a report, in which was written as follows: “To Darius the king, all peace. 12 be it known to the king that the Jews who came up from you to us have gone to Jerusalem. 20 And whatever else is required for the house of your God, which it falls to you to provide, you may provide it out of the king’s treasury. pSo they slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the returned exiles, for their fellow priests, and for themselves. 3 In the first year of Cyrus the king, Cyrus the king issued a decree: Concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, let the house be rebuilt, the place where sacrifices were offered, and let its foundations be retained. ESV Super Giant Print Bible (TruTone Imitation Leather, Burgundy), ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Large Print, Cloth over Board, Flowers, ESV Daily Light Devotional Bible, Softcover, ESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved Edition--soft leather-look, brown/cordovan. 13 nHowever, in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree that this house of God should be rebuilt. 4 son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki, 17 With this money, then, you shall with all diligence buy bulls, rams, and lambs, with their grain offerings and their drink offerings, and nyou shall offer them on the altar of the house of your God that is in Jerusalem. Ezra 5:5 ESV. 22 And take care not to be slack in this matter. 21 “And I, Artaxerxes the king, make a decree to all the treasurers in the province Beyond the River: Whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, requires of you, let it be done with all diligence, You will find in the book of the records and learn that this city is a rebellious city, hurtful to kings and provinces, and that sedition was stirred up in it from of old. 10 We also asked them their names, for your information, that we might write down the names of their leaders.2 I Darius make a decree; let it be done with all diligence.”. 9 Then we asked those elders and spoke to them thus: (K)‘Who gave you a decree to build this house and to finish this structure?’ 10 We also asked them their names, for your information, that we might write down the names of their leaders. 15 in order that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers. 22 And they kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread sseven days with joy, for the Lord had made them joyful tand had turned the heart of uthe king of Assyria to them, so that he aided them in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel. 16 Then this pSheshbazzar came and qlaid the foundations of the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and from that time until now it has been in building, and it is rnot yet finished.’ 3:2 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and # See ch. 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