1 Then king Darius instructed, and they searched in the library of books that were deposited in Babylon.
2 And there was found at Ecbatana, which is a fortified place in the province of Media, one volume, and this record was written in it:
3 “In the first year of king Cyrus, Cyrus the king decreed that the house of God, which is in Jerusalem, shall be built in the place where they immolate victims, and that they should set the foundations so as to support a height of sixty cubits and a width of sixty cubits,
4 with three rows of rough stones, and so as to have rows of new timber, and that the expenses shall be given from the house of the king.
5 But also, let the gold and silver vessels of the temple of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple of Jerusalem, and which he carried away to Babylon, be restored and be carried back to the temple of Jerusalem, to their place, just as they had been placed in the temple of God.
6 Now therefore, let Tattenai, the governor of the region which is beyond the river, Shetharbozenai, and your counselors, the rulers who are beyond the river, withdraw far away from them,
7 and let this temple of God be released to the governor of the Jews and to their elders, so that they may build that house of God in its place.
8 Moreover, it has been instructed by me as to what ought to be done by those priests of the Jews, so that the house of God may be built, specifically, that from the king’s treasury, that is, from the tribute which is taken from the region beyond the river, the expenses shall be scrupulously given to those men, so that the work may not be impeded.
9 But if it may be necessary, let also calves, and lambs, and young goats for holocausts to the God of heaven, with grain, salt, wine, and oil, according to the rite of the priests who are in Jerusalem, be given to them for each day, so that there may be no complaint in anything.
10 And let them offer oblations to the God of heaven, and let them pray for the life of the king and for the lives of his sons.
11 Therefore, the decree has been set forth by me, so that, if there be any man who will change this order, a beam shall be taken from his own house, and it shall be set up, and he shall be nailed to it. Then his house shall be confiscated.
12 So then, may the God who has caused his name to live there destroy any kingdoms or people who would extend their hand to fight against or to destroy that house of God, which is in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have established the decree, which I wish to be fulfilled scrupulously.”
13 Therefore, Tattenai, the governor of the region beyond the river, and Shetharbozenai, and his counselors, in accord with what king Darius had instructed, diligently executed the same.
14 Then the elders of the Jews were building and prospering, in accord with the prophecy of Haggai, the prophet, and Zechariah, the son of Iddo. And they built and constructed by the order of the God of Israel, and by the order of Cyrus and Darius, as well as Artaxerxes, the kings of the Persians.
15 And they completed this house of God on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of king Darius.
16 Then the sons of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the remainder of the sons of the transmigration celebrated the dedication of the house of God with gladness.
17 And they offered, for the dedication of the house of God, one hundred calves, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and, as a sin offering for all of Israel, twelve he-goats from among the goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.
18 And they appointed the priests into their divisions, and the Levites into their turns, over the works of God in Jerusalem, just as it was written in the book of Moses.
19 Then the sons of Israel of the transmigration kept the Passover, on the fourteenth day of the first month.
20 For the priests and Levites had been purified as one. All were cleansed in order to immolate the Passover for all the sons of the transmigration, and for their brothers, the priests, and for themselves.
21 And the sons of Israel, who had been returned from the transmigration, and all those who had separated themselves from the defilement of the Gentiles of the earth to them, so that they might seek the Lord, the God of Israel, ate
22 and kept the solemnity of unleavened bread for seven days with joy. For the Lord had made them joyful, and he had converted the heart of the king of Assur to them, so that he would assist their hands in the work of the house of the Lord, the God of Israel.
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Chapter 6 of Ezra begins with King Darius confirming the decree of Ciro for the reconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem and ordering to be completed. Judah's enemies try to prevent construction again, but this time Governor Tatenai consults King Darius and receives order to allow the work to continue. The temple is completed and consecrated with the celebration of Easter. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Ezra 6.
Proverbs 21:1: "The king's heart is like a watery of waters in the hand of the Lord; he leans him wherever he wants." This verse talks about how God has control over the hearts of kings and can include them according to their will. This is related to the chapter of Ezra 6, where King Darius confirms Ciro's decree for the reconstruction of the temple.
Nehemiah 8:10: "And said unto them, Enter fat and drink sweetness, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared for themselves; for that day is consecrated to our Lord; therefore, do not sad joy of the Lord is your strength. " This verse talks about the celebration of Easter and the joy that comes from the presence of God. This is related to the chapter of Ezra 6, where the reconstruction of the temple is completed and consecrated with the celebration of Easter.
Nehemiah 6:9: "For they all sought to frighten ourselves, saying, His hands will drop the work, and will not be done. Now, O God, strengthens my hands." This verse talks about the attempt of Judah's enemies from preventing the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls. This is related to the chapter of Ezra 6, where enemies try to prevent the reconstruction of the temple, but are prevented by Governor Tatenai and King Darius.
Psalm 118:22: "The stone that the builders rejected became the head of the corner." This verse talks about the rejection and exaltation of the cornerstone, which became a metaphor for Jesus Christ. This relates to the chapter of Ezra 6, where the temple is rebuilt as a place of worship of God.
Nehemiah 8:18: "And on the twenty -four day of this month the children of Israel are gathered in fasting and in the garments of sack, and with earth upon you." This verse talks about fasting and repentance of the people of Israel. This is related to the chapter of Ezra 6, where the people of Judah celebrate the consecration of the temple with a period of fasting and prayer.
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