| 1:1 |
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and to put it in writing: |
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing: |
| 1:3 |
Anyone of his people among you—may his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem in Judah and build the temple of the Lord, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem. |
Any of his people among you may go up to Jerusalem in Judah and build the temple of the Lord, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem, and may their God be with them. |
| 1:4 |
And the people of any place where survivors may now be living are to provide him with silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with freewill offerings for the temple of God in Jerusalem. |
And in any locality where survivors may now be living, the people are to provide them with silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with freewill offerings for the temple of God in Jerusalem. |
| 1:11 |
In all, there were 5,400 articles of gold and of silver. Sheshbazzar brought all these along when the exiles came up from Babylon to Jerusalem. |
In all, there were 5,400 articles of gold and of silver. Sheshbazzar brought all these along with the exiles when they came up from Babylon to Jerusalem. |
| 2:1 |
Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had taken captive to Babylon they returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, |
Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had taken captive to Babylon they returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to their own town, |
| 2:2 |
in company with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum and Baanah: The list of the men of the people of Israel: |
in company with Zerubbabel, Joshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum and Baanah: The list of the men of the people of Israel: |
| 2:9 |
of Zaccai 760 |
of Zakkai 760 |
| 2:25 |
of Kiriath Jearim, Kephirah and Beeroth 743 |
of Kiriath Jearim,Kephirah and Beeroth 743 |
| 2:27 |
of Micmash 122 |
of Mikmash 122 |
| 2:40 |
The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel through the line of Hodaviah 74 |
The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel of the line of Hodaviah 74 |
| 2:41 |
The singers: the descendants of Asaph 128 |
The musicians: the descendants of Asaph 128 |
| 2:65 |
besides their 7,337 menservants and maidservants; and they also had 200 men and women singers. |
besides their 7,337 male and female slaves; and they also had 200 male and female singers. |
| 2:69 |
According to their ability they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 drachmas of gold, 5,000 minas of silver and 100 priestly garments. |
According to their ability they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver and 100 priestly garments. |
| 2:70 |
The priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers and the temple servants settled in their own towns, along with some of the other people, and the rest of the Israelites settled in their towns. |
The priests, the Levites, the musicians, the gatekeepers and the temple servants settled in their own towns, along with some of the other people, and the rest of the Israelites settled in their towns. |
| 3:1 |
When the seventh month came and the Israelites had settled in their towns, the people assembled as one man in Jerusalem. |
When the seventh month came and the Israelites had settled in their towns, the people assembled together as one in Jerusalem. |
| 3:2 |
Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, in accordance with what is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. |
Then Joshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, in accordance with what is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. |
| 3:4 |
Then in accordance with what is written, they celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles with the required number of burnt offerings prescribed for each day. |
Then in accordance with what is written, they celebrated the Festival of Tabernacles with the required number of burnt offerings prescribed for each day. |
| 3:5 |
After that, they presented the regular burnt offerings, the New Moon sacrifices and the sacrifices for all the appointed sacred feasts of the Lord, as well as those brought as freewill offerings to the Lord. |
After that, they presented the regular burnt offerings, the New Moon sacrifices and the sacrifices for all the appointed sacred festivals of the Lord, as well as those brought as freewill offerings to the Lord. |
| 3:7 |
Then they gave money to the masons and carpenters, and gave food and drink and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre, so that they would bring cedar logs by sea from Lebanon to Joppa, as authorized by Cyrus king of Persia. |
Then they gave money to the masons and carpenters, and gave food and drink and olive oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre, so that they would bring cedar logs by sea from Lebanon to Joppa, as authorized by Cyrus king of Persia. |
| 3:8 |
In the second month of the second year after their arrival at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak and the rest of their brothers the priests and the Levites and all who had returned from the captivity to Jerusalem began the work, appointing Levites twenty years of age and older to supervise the building of the house of the Lord. |
In the second month of the second year after their arrival at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Joshua son of Jozadak and the rest of the people the priests and the Levites and all who had returned from the captivity to Jerusalem began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years old and older to supervise the building of the house of the Lord. |
| 3:9 |
Jeshua and his sons and brothers and Kadmiel and his sons descendants of Hodaviah and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together in supervising those working on the house of God. |
Joshua and his sons and brothers and Kadmiel and his sons descendants of Hodaviah and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together in supervising those working on the house of God. |
| 3:11 |
With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: He is good; his love to Israel endures forever. And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. |
With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever. And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. |
| 4:3 |
But Zerubbabel, Jeshua and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel answered, You have no part with us in building a temple to our God. We alone will build it for the Lord, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, the king of Persia, commanded us. |
But Zerubbabel, Joshua and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel answered, You have no part with us in building a temple to our God. We alone will build it for the Lord, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, the king of Persia, commanded us. |
| 4:5 |
They hired counselors to work against them and frustrate their plans during the entire reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia. |
They bribed officials to work against them and frustrate their plans during the entire reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia. |
| 4:9 |
Rehum the commanding officer and Shimshai the secretary, together with the rest of their associates—the judges and officials over the men from Tripolis, Persia, Erech and Babylon, the Elamites of Susa, |
Rehum the commanding officer and Shimshai the secretary, together with the rest of their associates—the judges, officials and administrators over the people from Persia, Uruk and Babylon, the Elamites of Susa, |
| 4:11 |
This is a copy of the letter they sent him. To King Artaxerxes, From your servants, the men of Trans Euphrates: |
This is a copy of the letter they sent him. To King Artaxerxes, From your servants in Trans Euphrates: |
| 4:12 |
The king should know that the Jews who came up to us from you have gone to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring the walls and repairing the foundations. |
The king should know that the people who came up to us from you have gone to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring the walls and repairing the foundations. |
| 4:13 |
Furthermore, the king should know that if this city is built and its walls are restored, no more taxes, tribute or duty will be paid, and the royal revenues will suffer. |
Furthermore, the king should know that if this city is built and its walls are restored, no more taxes, tribute or duty will be paid, and eventually the royal revenues will suffer. |
| 4:15 |
so that a search may be made in the archives of your predecessors. In these records you will find that this city is a rebellious city, troublesome to kings and provinces, a place of rebellion from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed. |
so that a search may be made in the archives of your predecessors. In these records you will find that this city is a rebellious city, troublesome to kings and provinces, a place with a long history of sedition. That is why this city was destroyed. |
| 5:2 |
Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak set to work to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them. |
Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jozadak set to work to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, supporting them. |
| 5:3 |
At that time Tattenai, governor of Trans Euphrates, and Shethar Bozenai and their associates went to them and asked, Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure? |
At that time Tattenai, governor of Trans Euphrates, and Shethar Bozenai and their associates went to them and asked, Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and to finish it? |
| 5:4 |
They also asked, What are the names of the men constructing this building? |
They also asked, What are the names of those who are constructing this building? |
| 5:9 |
We questioned the elders and asked them, Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure? |
We questioned the elders and asked them, Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and to finish it? |
| 5:12 |
But because our fathers angered the God of heaven, he handed them over to Nebuchadnezzar the Chaldean, king of Babylon, who destroyed this temple and deported the people to Babylon. |
But because our ancestors angered the God of heaven, he gave them into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar the Chaldean, king of Babylon, who destroyed this temple and deported the people to Babylon. |
| 6:3 |
In the first year of King Cyrus, the king issued a decree concerning the temple of God in Jerusalem: Let the temple be rebuilt as a place to present sacrifices, and let its foundations be laid. It is to be ninety feet high and ninety feet wide, |
In the first year of King Cyrus, the king issued a decree concerning the temple of God in Jerusalem: Let the temple be rebuilt as a place to present sacrifices, and let its foundations be laid. It is to be sixty cubits high and sixty cubits wide, |
| 6:6 |
Now then, Tattenai, governor of Trans Euphrates, and Shethar Bozenai and you, their fellow officials of that province, stay away from there. |
Now then, Tattenai, governor of Trans Euphrates, and Shethar Bozenai and you other officials of that province, stay away from there. |
| 6:8 |
Moreover, I hereby decree what you are to do for these elders of the Jews in the construction of this house of God: The expenses of these men are to be fully paid out of the royal treasury, from the revenues of Trans Euphrates, so that the work will not stop. |
Moreover, I hereby decree what you are to do for these elders of the Jews in the construction of this house of God: Their expenses are to be fully paid out of the royal treasury, from the revenues of Trans Euphrates, so that the work will not stop. |
| 6:9 |
Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, male lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—must be given them daily without fail, |
Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, male lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and olive oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—must be given them daily without fail, |
| 6:11 |
Furthermore, I decree that if anyone changes this edict, a beam is to be pulled from his house and he is to be lifted up and impaled on it. And for this crime his house is to be made a pile of rubble. |
Furthermore, I decree that if anyone defies this edict, a beam is to be pulled from their house and they are to be impaled on it. And for this crime their house is to be made a pile of rubble. |
| 6:20 |
The priests and Levites had purified themselves and were all ceremonially clean. The Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their brothers the priests and for themselves. |
The priests and Levites had purified themselves and were all ceremonially clean. The Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their relatives the priests and for themselves. |
| 6:22 |
For seven days they celebrated with joy the Feast of Unleavened Bread, because the Lord had filled them with joy by changing the attitude of the king of Assyria, so that he assisted them in the work on the house of God, the God of Israel. |
For seven days they celebrated with joy the Festival of Unleavened Bread, because the Lord had filled them with joy by changing the attitude of the king of Assyria so that he assisted them in the work on the house of God, the God of Israel. |
| 7:7 |
Some of the Israelites, including priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers and temple servants, also came up to Jerusalem in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes. |
Some of the Israelites, including priests, Levites, musicians, gatekeepers and temple servants, also came up to Jerusalem in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes. |
| 7:11 |
This is a copy of the letter King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra the priest and teacher, a man learned in matters concerning the commands and decrees of the Lord for Israel: |
This is a copy of the letter King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra the priest, a teacher of the Law, a man learned in matters concerning the commands and decrees of the Lord for Israel: |
| 7:12 |
Artaxerxes, king of kings, To Ezra the priest, a teacher of the Law of the God of heaven: Greetings. |
Artaxerxes, king of kings, To Ezra the priest, teacher of the Law of the God of heaven: Greetings. |
| 7:13 |
Now I decree that any of the Israelites in my kingdom, including priests and Levites, who wish to go to Jerusalem with you, may go. |
Now I decree that any of the Israelites in my kingdom, including priests and Levites, who volunteer to go to Jerusalem with you, may go. |
| 7:18 |
You and your brother Jews may then do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, in accordance with the will of your God. |
You and your fellow Israelites may then do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, in accordance with the will of your God. |
| 7:20 |
And anything else needed for the temple of your God that you may have occasion to supply, you may provide from the royal treasury. |
And anything else needed for the temple of your God that you are responsible to supply, you may provide from the royal treasury. |
| 7:21 |
Now I, King Artaxerxes, order all the treasurers of Trans Euphrates to provide with diligence whatever Ezra the priest, a teacher of the Law of the God of heaven, may ask of you— |
Now I, King Artaxerxes, decree that all the treasurers of Trans Euphrates are to provide with diligence whatever Ezra the priest, the teacher of the Law of the God of heaven, may ask of you— |
| 7:23 |
Whatever the God of heaven has prescribed, let it be done with diligence for the temple of the God of heaven. Why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and of his sons? |
Whatever the God of heaven has prescribed, let it be done with diligence for the temple of the God of heaven. Why should his wrath fall on the realm of the king and of his sons? |
| 7:24 |
You are also to know that you have no authority to impose taxes, tribute or duty on any of the priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, temple servants or other workers at this house of God. |
You are also to know that you have no authority to impose taxes, tribute or duty on any of the priests, Levites, musicians, gatekeepers, temple servants or other workers at this house of God. |
| 7:27 |
Praise be to the Lord, the God of our fathers, who has put it into the kings heart to bring honor to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem in this way |
Praise be to the Lord, the God of our ancestors, who has put it into the kings heart to bring honor to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem in this way |
| 7:28 |
and who has extended his good favor to me before the king and his advisers and all the kings powerful officials. Because the hand of the Lord my God was on me, I took courage and gathered leading men from Israel to go up with me. |
and who has extended his good favor to me before the king and his advisers and all the kings powerful officials. Because the hand of the Lord my God was on me, I took courage and gathered leaders from Israel to go up with me. |
| 8:3 |
of the descendants of Shecaniah; of the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; |
of the descendants of Shekaniah; of the descendants of Parosh, Zechariah, and with him were registered 150 men; |
| 8:5 |
of the descendants of Zattu, Shecaniah son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men; |
of the descendants of Zattu, Shekaniah son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men; |
| 8:14 |
of the descendants of Bigvai, Uthai and Zaccur, and with them 70 men. |
of the descendants of Bigvai, Uthai and Zakkur, and with them 70 men. |
| 8:17 |
and I sent them to Iddo, the leader in Casiphia. I told them what to say to Iddo and his kinsmen, the temple servants in Casiphia, so that they might bring attendants to us for the house of our God. |
and I ordered them to go to Iddo, the leader in Kasiphia. I told them what to say to Iddo and his fellow Levites, the temple servants in Kasiphia, so that they might bring attendants to us for the house of our God. |
| 8:18 |
Because the gracious hand of our God was on us, they brought us Sherebiah, a capable man, from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel, and Sherebiahs sons and brothers, 18 men; |
Because the gracious hand of our God was on us, they brought us Sherebiah, a capable man, from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel, and Sherebiahs sons and brothers, 18 in all; |
| 8:19 |
and Hashabiah, together with Jeshaiah from the descendants of Merari, and his brothers and nephews, 20 men. |
and Hashabiah, together with Jeshaiah from the descendants of Merari, and his brothers and nephews, 20 in all. |
| 8:24 |
Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah and ten of their brothers, |
Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, namely, Sherebiah, Hashabiah and ten of their brothers, |
| 8:28 |
I said to them, You as well as these articles are consecrated to the Lord. The silver and gold are a freewill offering to the Lord, the God of your fathers. |
I said to them, You as well as these articles are consecrated to the Lord. The silver and gold are a freewill offering to the Lord, the God of your ancestors. |
| 9:6 |
and prayed: O my God, I am too ashamed and disgraced to lift up my face to you, my God, because our sins are higher than our heads and our guilt has reached to the heavens. |
and prayed: I am too ashamed and disgraced, my God, to lift up my face to you, because our sins are higher than our heads and our guilt has reached to the heavens. |
| 9:7 |
From the days of our forefathers until now, our guilt has been great. Because of our sins, we and our kings and our priests have been subjected to the sword and captivity, to pillage and humiliation at the hand of foreign kings, as it is today. |
From the days of our ancestors until now, our guilt has been great. Because of our sins, we and our kings and our priests have been subjected to the sword and captivity, to pillage and humiliation at the hand of foreign kings, as it is today. |
| 9:9 |
Though we are slaves, our God has not deserted us in our bondage. He has shown us kindness in the sight of the kings of Persia: He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and he has given us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem. |
Though we are slaves, our God has not forsaken us in our bondage. He has shown us kindness in the sight of the kings of Persia: He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and he has given us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem. |
| 9:10 |
But now, O our God, what can we say after this? For we have disregarded the commands |
But now, our God, what can we say after this? For we have forsaken the commands |
| 9:13 |
What has happened to us is a result of our evil deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, you have punished us less than our sins have deserved and have given us a remnant like this. |
What has happened to us is a result of our evil deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, you have punished us less than our sins deserved and have given us a remnant like this. |
| 9:14 |
Shall we again break your commands and intermarry with the peoples who commit such detestable practices? Would you not be angry enough with us to destroy us, leaving us no remnant or survivor? |
Shall we then break your commands again and intermarry with the peoples who commit such detestable practices? Would you not be angry enough with us to destroy us, leaving us no remnant or survivor? |
| 9:15 |
O Lord, God of Israel, you are righteous! We are left this day as a remnant. Here we are before you in our guilt, though because of it not one of us can stand in your presence. |
Lord, the God of Israel, you are righteous! We are left this day as a remnant. Here we are before you in our guilt, though because of it not one of us can stand in your presence. |
| 10:2 |
Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, one of the descendants of Elam, said to Ezra, We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples around us. But in spite of this, there is still hope for Israel. |
Then Shekaniah son of Jehiel, one of the descendants of Elam, said to Ezra, We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples around us. But in spite of this, there is still hope for Israel. |
| 10:11 |
Now make confession to the Lord, the God of your fathers, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the peoples around you and from your foreign wives. |
Now honor the Lord, the God of your ancestors, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the peoples around you and from your foreign wives. |
| 10:18 |
Among the descendants of the priests, the following had married foreign women: From the descendants of Jeshua son of Jozadak, and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib and Gedaliah. |
Among the descendants of the priests, the following had married foreign women: From the descendants of Joshua son of Jozadak, and his brothers: Maaseiah, Eliezer, Jarib and Gedaliah. |
| 10:24 |
From the singers: Eliashib. From the gatekeepers: Shallum, Telem and Uri. |
From the musicians: Eliashib. From the gatekeepers: Shallum, Telem and Uri. |
| 10:29 |
From the descendants of Bani: Meshullam, Malluch, Adaiah, Jashub, Sheal and Jeremoth. |
From the descendants of Bani: Meshullam, Malluk, Adaiah, Jashub, Sheal and Jeremoth. |
| 10:32 |
Benjamin, Malluch and Shemariah. |
Benjamin, Malluk and Shemariah. |
| 10:40 |
Macnadebai, Shashai, Sharai, |
Maknadebai, Shashai, Sharai, |