ESV Study Bible, Personal Size (TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown with Mosaic Cross Design), ESV Thinline Bible (Press-grain Paperback), ESV Pastor's Bible (TruTone, Brown) Imitation Leather, ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather with Thumb Index, ESV Daily Light Devotional Bible, Softcover. 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. English Standard Version (ESV) ESV . 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. Doubtless these people are grateful for days of small things; after all, they, too, have elected to return. Learn More. 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?’ Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 14 dAnd the elders of the Jews built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. Ezra 4 English Standard Version (ESV) Adversaries Oppose the Rebuilding. 5 The sons of Arah, 775. 23:24 appointed the Levites, from … 7 The sons of Elam, 1,254. They finished their building by decree of the God of Israel and eby decree of Cyrus and fDarius and gArtaxerxes king of Persia; 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. I Darius make a decree; let it be done with all diligence.”. Other translations of this chapter: NASB / NKJV / ESV. 2 They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, pMordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. The letter was written # [2 Kgs. 10 that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven aand pray for the life of the king and his sons. 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, 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 (ESV) ESV . 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. Footnotes: a 7 Hebrew written in Aramaic and translated in Aramaic, indicating that 4:8 - 6:18 is in Aramaic; another interpretation is The letter was written in the Aramaic script and set forth in the Aramaic language b 14 Aramaic because the salt of the palace is our salt Then Samaritan opposition brought construction to a halt in 536 B.C. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. 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. ESV Scripture Journals pair the entirety of individual books of the Bible with lightly lined blank pages opposite each page of Bible text, allowing readers to take extended notes or record insights and prayers directly beside corresponding passages of Scripture. 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. 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. 25 The sons of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743. 32 The sons of Harim, 320. 11 And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel.”. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?”. 14 Now because we eat the salt of the palace[b] and it is not fitting for us to witness the king's dishonor, therefore we send and inform the king, 15 in order that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers. 29 The sons of Nebo, 52. Ezra (Bible #15), ESV book. 6 The sons of Pahath-moab, namely the sons of Jeshua and Joab, 2,812. The number of the men of the people of Israel: In Stock. 3 In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ground, 4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock … 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. Ezra - Chapter 4 (ESV) Font Size + -Adversaries Oppose the Rebuilding. They are vfinishing the walls and repairing the foundations. Other translations of this chapter: NASB / NKJV / ESV. Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it. 14 The sons of Bigvai, 2,056. 22 And take care not to be slack in this matter. 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. The number of the men of the people of Israel: 3 q the sons of Parosh, 2,172. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 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. 52 the sons of Bazluth, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha, 9 The sons of Zaccai, 760. Of the sons of David, Hattush. 11 The sons of Bebai, 623. 16 The sons of Ater, namely of Hezekiah, 98. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Chapter 4. Designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the Bible, this commentary series features the full text of the ESV Bible passage by passage, with crisp and theologically rich exposition and application. 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. 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. Ezra 4 English Standard Version Adversaries Oppose the Rebuilding 1 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord, the God of Israel, (). 34 The sons of Jericho, 345. ESV Gospel Transformation® Study Bible. 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. 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. -Ezra 3:4-5 pSo they slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the returned exiles, for their fellow priests, and for themselves. 7 In the days of Artaxerxes, Bishlam and oMithredath and Tabeel and the rest of their associates wrote to Artaxerxes king of Persia. 27 The men of Michmas, 122. 45 the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub, 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, 24 The sons of Azmaveth, 42. 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. 4 And they kept the Feast of Booths, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number according to the rule, as each day required, 5 and after that the regular burnt offerings, the offerings at the _____ moon and at all the appointed feasts of the Lord, and the offerings of everyone who made a freewill offering to the Lord. Cain and Abel. 13 The sons of Adonikam, 666. 11 The sons of Bebai, 623. Its height shall be sixty cubits1 and its breadth sixty cubits, 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 cost be paid from the royal treasury. 36 The priests: the ssons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, 973. 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. 43 xThe temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth, 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, Ezra 4:1-5:17 Adversaries Oppose the Rebuilding. Ezra 4 English Standard Version << Ezra 3 | Ezra 4 | Ezra 5 >> The Adversaries Stop the Work. The ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible features 375,000+ words of gospel-centered study notes, book introductions, and articles that explain passage-by-passage how God’s redemptive purposes culminate in the gospel and apply to the lives of believers today. 1:4]. 13 Now be it known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and the walls finished, they will not pay (P)tribute, custom, or toll, and the royal revenue will be impaired. 4 The sons of Shephatiah, 372. Add To Cart Add To Cart. And now 12 be it known to the king that the Jews who came up from you to us have gone to Jerusalem. 7 The sons of Elam, 1,254. Ezra 1:1-4 English Standard Version (ESV) The Proclamation of Cyrus. 15 The sons of Adin, 454. Cancel any time. 1 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord, the God of Israel, 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 since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assyria who brought us here." 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; 9 The sons of Zaccai, 760. 12 The sons of Azgad, 1,222. 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. 35 The sons of Senaah, 3,630. Of these 67 Aramaic verses, 52 are in records or letters. Companion Product Order Form. 5 The sons of Arah, 775. English Standard Version (ESV), 1 Kgs. 56 the sons of Jaalah, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, 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, 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. The Proclamation of Cyrus. 40 The Levites: the sons of uJeshua and Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodaviah, 74. 22 The men of Netophah, 56. 12 be it known to the king that the Jews who came up from you to us have gone to Jerusalem. Ezra. Ezra - ESV & NIV > Read this Bible book online, click here to read. Designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the Bible, this commentary series features the full text of the ESV Bible passage by passage, with crisp and theologically rich exposition and application. 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. 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 … They are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. And now 41 The singers: the sons of vAsaph, 128. 7 In the days of Artaxerxes, Bishlam and (I)Mithredath and Tabeel and the rest of their associates wrote to Artaxerxes king of Persia. In Ezra 4, the enemies of the returned exiles try three distinct approaches, all of them aimed at defeating this small community of God’s people. 2:2; 4:3 Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and # ch. 19 nOn the fourteenth day of the first month, the returned exiles kept the Passover. Chapter 4. Ezra evidently found these documents in Aramaic and copied them, inserting connecting verses in Aramaic. 18 the letter that you sent to us has been xplainly read before me. 20 And mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, (R)who ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, to whom (S)tribute, custom, and toll were paid. Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton, Jay Sklar, eds., ESV Expository Commentary, vol. The altar was repaired, and the foundation of the temple probably began sometime in 537 B.C. Ezra - ESV > Ezra 1; Ezra 2; Ezra 3; Ezra 4; Ezra 5; Ezra 6; Ezra 7; Ezra 8; Ezra 9; Ezra 10; Most Popular Verses. 47 the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, the sons of Reaiah, 51 the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur, 4:1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten 1 a man with the help of the LORD.” 2 And again, she bore his brother Abel. 20 oFor the priests and the Levites had purified themselves together; all of them were clean. 7 The sons of Elam, 1,254. The foundations of the new structure seem piddling in comparison. Editors Iain M. Duguid, … 1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom and also put it in writing: 2 “Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: The Lord, the God of … 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord, the God of Israel, 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 … EZRA CHAPTER 4 Adversaries Oppose the Rebuilding The adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the former exiles were rebuilding a temple for Yahweh, the God of Israel. 20 The sons of Gibbar, 95. Then the people of the land discouraged the people of Judah and made them afraid to build Ezr 4:15 - That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed. 9 The sons of Zaccai, 760. 67 their camels were 435, and their donkeys were 6,720. 10 The sons of Bani, 642. Ezra 10:4 ESV. 53 the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Temah, 7 In the days of Artaxerxes, Bishlam and # ch. 8 The sons of Zattu, 945. 10 We also asked them their names, for your information, that we might write down the names of their leaders.2 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. 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. 39 The sons of Harim, 1,017. 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.”. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. Jump to: Bible Study Tools; Buy Download $2.99. Font Size Ezra 4. 19 The sons of Hashum, 223. 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. Ezra 4:3 The True Builders of the Spiritual Temple of God; Ezra 4:4-5, 24 The Hostility of the Samaritans to the Jews; Ezra 4:6-16 The Antagonism of the World to the Church; Ezra 4:14 Good Cause for Great Zeal; Ezra 4:17-23 The Success of the Subtle Scheme of … 2:2; 4:3 Jeshua 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. Designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the Bible, this ESV Expository Commentary: Ezra-Job series features the full text of the ESV Bible passage by passage, with crisp and theologically rich exposition and application. Update. 7 They sent him a report, in which was written as follows: “To Darius the king, all peace. 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. 66 Their horses were 736, their mules were 245, Cite Share Print BLB Searches. 33 The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725. 6 From the first day of the seventh month they began to offer burnt offerings to the Lord. 28 The men of Bethel and Ai, 223. Bible Study HOME. 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.” Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. 26 The sons of Ramah and Geba, 621. 6 The sons of Pahath-moab, namely the sons of Jeshua and Joab, 2,812. 4 And they kept the Feast of Booths, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number according to the rule, as each day required, 5 and after that the regular burnt offerings, the offerings at the _____ moon and at all the appointed feasts of the Lord, and the offerings of everyone who made a freewill offering to the Lord. 6 And in the reign of (H)Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. (4) Many weep (Ezra 3:12–13). Then the people of the land discouraged the people of Judah and made them afraid to build 4 They also asked them this:1 “What are the names of the men who are building this building?” Why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?”. # 4:7 Hebrew written in Aramaic and translated in Aramaic, indicating that 4:8–6:18 is in Aramaic; another interpretation is The letter was written in the Aramaic script … 4 The sons of Shephatiah, 372. 46 the sons of Hagab, the sons of Shamlai, the sons of Hanan, Ezra 5:1. Ezra. 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. 50 the sons of Asnah, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephisim, ESV Scripture Journal: Ezra positions the full text of the book of Ezra opposite lightly lined blank pages for recording notes and prayers—a great resource for personal Bible reading and reflection, group Bible studies, or sermon notes. 1 These are the heads of their fathers’ houses, and this is the genealogy of those who went up with me from Babylonia, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king: 2 Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Read 35 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The Exiles Return. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 31 The sons of rthe other Elam, 1,254. Ezra Chapter 1 The People Return to Rebuild the Temple (1:1 – 6:22) God Brings Back the Exiles (1:1 – 2:70) ESV Study Bible writes, “With the eye of faith, Ezra describes monumental political changes in the world as God’s special favor for his people.” The Proclamation of Cyrus In the first year of Persia’s … Continue reading "Ezra 1" Ezra 4-7 English Standard Version << Ezra 3 | Ezra 4-7 | Ezra 8 >> The Adversaries Stop the Work. Ezra 4. 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. 63 The cgovernor told them that they were not dto partake of the most holy food, until there should be a priest to consult eUrim and Thummim. 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. The first is to make common cause with them. 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, Ezra 5 English Standard Version (ESV) Rebuilding Begins Anew. The ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible features 375,000+ words of gospel-centered study notes, book introductions, and articles that explain passage-by-passage how God’s redemptive purposes culminate in the gospel and apply to … These tend to be the older ones who can still remember the contours of Solomon’s magnificent temple. Compare So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty. Designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the Bible, this ESV Expository Commentary: Ezra-Job series features the full text of the ESV Bible passage by passage, with crisp and theologically rich exposition and application. ), moves through the reigns of Darius (4:5 ) and Ahasuerus (4:6 ), and ends sometime during the reign of Artaxerxes (465-424 B.C. Ezra 4:23. Part of the ESV Expository Commentary series. Search the Bible ... 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