Ezra 6:14
Ezra 6:14 in Multiple Translations
So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.
And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
And the elders of the Jews builded and prospered, through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
And the responsible men of the Jews went on with their building, and did well, helped by the teaching of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah, the son of Iddo. They went on building till it was complete, in keeping with the word of the God of Israel, and the orders given by Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes, king of Persia.
As a result the Jewish leaders continued building, and they were encouraged by the messages from Haggai the prophet and Zechariah, son of Iddo. They completed building the Temple following the command of the God of Israel, and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.
So the Elders of the Iewes builded, and they prospered by the prophecying of Haggai the Prophet, and Zechariah the sonne of Iddo, and they buylded and finished it, by the appoyntment of the God of Israel, and by the commandement of Cyrus and Darius, and Artahshashte king of Persia.
and the elders of the Jews are building and prospering through the prophecy of Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah son of Iddo, and they have built and finished by the decree of the God of Israel, and by the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
The elders of the Jews built and prospered, through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. They built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
And the elders of the Jews built, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they built, and finished it , according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
And the ancients of the Jews built and prospered according to the prophecy of Aggeus the prophet, and of Zacharias the son of Addo: and they built and finished, by the commandment of the God of Israel, and by the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes kings of the Persians.
So the Jewish leaders continued their work of rebuilding the temple. They were greatly encouraged by the messages that the prophets Haggai and Zechariah preached. The Israelis continued building the temple, just like God had commanded them to do and like King Cyrus had decreed.
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Ezra 6:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שָׂבֵ֤י
יְהוּדָיֵ/א֙
בָּנַ֣יִן
וּ/מַצְלְחִ֔ין
בִּ/נְבוּאַת֙
חַגַּ֣י
נביא/ה
נְבִיָּ֔/א
וּ/זְכַרְיָ֖ה
בַּר
עִדּ֑וֹא
וּ/בְנ֣וֹ
וְ/שַׁכְלִ֗לוּ
מִן
טַ֨עַם֙
אֱלָ֣הּ
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
וּ/מִ/טְּעֵם֙
כּ֣וֹרֶשׁ
וְ/דָרְיָ֔וֶשׁ
וְ/אַרְתַּחְשַׁ֖שְׂתְּא
מֶ֥לֶךְ
פָּרָֽס
וְ/שָׂבֵ֤י
sîyb
H7868
be gray
Adj | N-mp
יְהוּדָיֵ/א֙
Yᵉhûwdâʼîy
H3062
Jew
Adj | Art
בָּנַ֣יִן
bᵉnâʼ
H1124
to build
Adj
וּ/מַצְלְחִ֔ין
tsᵉlach
H6744
to prosper
Adj | V-a
בִּ/נְבוּאַת֙
nᵉbûwʼâh
H5017
prophesying
Adj | N-fs
חַגַּ֣י
Chaggay
H2292
Haggai
Adj
נביא/ה
nᵉbîyʼ
H5029
prophet
Adj | Art
נְבִיָּ֔/א
nᵉbîyʼ
H5029
prophet
Adj | Art
וּ/זְכַרְיָ֖ה
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
Zechariah
Adj | N-proper
בַּר
bar
H1247
son
Adj
עִדּ֑וֹא
ʻIddôw
H5714
Iddo
Adj
וּ/בְנ֣וֹ
bᵉnâʼ
H1124
to build
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3mp
וְ/שַׁכְלִ֗לוּ
kᵉlal
H3635
to complete
Adj | V-e-Perf-3mp
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
טַ֨עַם֙
ṭaʻam
H2941
account
Adj
אֱלָ֣הּ
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3479
Israel
Adj
וּ/מִ/טְּעֵם֙
ṭᵉʻêm
H2942
command
Adj | Prep | N-ms
כּ֣וֹרֶשׁ
Kôwresh
H3567
Cyrus
Adj
וְ/דָרְיָ֔וֶשׁ
Dârᵉyâvêsh
H1868
Darius
Adj | N-proper
וְ/אַרְתַּחְשַׁ֖שְׂתְּא
ʼArtachshashtâʼ
H783
Artaxerxes
Adj | N-proper
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4430
king
Adj
פָּרָֽס
Pâraç
H6540
Persia
Adj
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וְ/שָׂבֵ֤י
sîyb
H7868
"be gray"
Adj | N-mp
This word means to be gray or hoary, describing someone with gray hair due to age. It is also used to refer to elders or older men, symbolizing wisdom and experience. The word is translated as elder in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to be gray, be hoary, be hoary-headed 1a) (P'al) elders (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: elder. See also: Ezra 5:5; Ezra 6:7; Ezra 6:14.
יְהוּדָיֵ/א֙
Yᵉhûwdâʼîy
H3062
"Jew"
Adj | Art
A Jew is someone from the tribe of Judah, first mentioned in 2 Kings 25:25. The term is used to describe people who are descended from Judah and other tribes.
Definition: Someone descended from Judah (H3063) and possibly other tribes, first mentioned at 2Ki.25.25 Aramaic of ye.hu.di (יְהוּדִי "Jew" H3064)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jew. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 6:7; Daniel 3:12.
בָּנַ֣יִן
bᵉnâʼ
H1124
"to build"
Adj
This word means to build or construct something, and is used in the Bible to describe physical construction. It appears in various forms, including 'build' and 'make', and is an important concept in biblical descriptions of creation and architecture.
Definition: 1) to build 1a) (P'al) to build 1b) (Ithp'il) to be built
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: build, make. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:27.
וּ/מַצְלְחִ֔ין
tsᵉlach
H6744
"to prosper"
Adj | V-a
To advance or cause to prosper, similar to the way God blessed the Israelites in the book of Exodus. This word is used to show prosperity and success. It is an Aramaic equivalent of the Hebrew word for prosper.
Definition: 1) to prosper 1a) (Aphel) 1a1) to cause to prosper 1a2) show prosperity, be prosperous, have success, be successful
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: promote, prosper. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:30; Daniel 6:29.
בִּ/נְבוּאַת֙
nᵉbûwʼâh
H5017
"prophesying"
Adj | N-fs
Prophesying means inspired teaching or speaking, often used to describe a prophet's words. It is the act of sharing God's message with others.
Definition: prophesying Aramaic of ne.vu.ah (נְבוּאָה "prophecy" H5016)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: prophesying. See also: Ezra 6:14.
חַגַּ֣י
Chaggay
H2292
"Haggai"
Adj
Haggai was a Hebrew prophet who lived during the Exile and Return, and is mentioned in Ezra 5:1. He was the first prophet to prophecy after the captivity. His name means festive.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.5.1 Also named: chag.gay (חַגַּי "Haggai" H2292B) § Haggai = "festive" 1) 10th in order of the minor prophets; first prophet to prophecy after the captivity 2) son of Gad
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Haggai. See also: Ezra 5:1; Haggai 1:13; Haggai 2:20.
נביא/ה
nᵉbîyʼ
H5029
"prophet"
Adj | Art
A prophet is a person who speaks God's message, as seen in the Bible. This word is used to describe prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: prophet Aramaic of na.vi (נָבִיא "prophet" H5030)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: prophet. See also: Ezra 5:1; Ezra 5:2; Ezra 6:14.
נְבִיָּ֔/א
nᵉbîyʼ
H5029
"prophet"
Adj | Art
A prophet is a person who speaks God's message, as seen in the Bible. This word is used to describe prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: prophet Aramaic of na.vi (נָבִיא "prophet" H5030)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: prophet. See also: Ezra 5:1; Ezra 5:2; Ezra 6:14.
וּ/זְכַרְיָ֖ה
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
"Zechariah"
Adj | N-proper
Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.
בַּר
bar
H1247
"son"
Adj
This Aramaic word means son or grandson. In Matthew 16:17, Jesus calls Simon 'Bar-Jonah', meaning son of Jonah. It's also used in Mark 10:46 to describe Bartimaeus as the son of Timaeus.
Definition: son Aramaic of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] old, son. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 3:25; Daniel 7:13.
עִדּ֑וֹא
ʻIddôw
H5714
"Iddo"
Adj
Iddo was a common name in the Bible, given to five different Israelites, including a prophet's grandfather and a priest during Nehemiah's time. The name means 'His witness' and is mentioned in various books, including Nehemiah and Zechariah. Iddo was an important figure.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.4 § Iddo = "His witness" 1) father of Abinadab, an officer of Solomon 2) grandfather of the prophet Zechariah 3) a Gershonite Levite, son of Joah 4) a priest in the time of Nehemiah 5) a seer in the time of king Jeroboam of the northern kingdom of Israel 6) son of Zechariah, ruler of the tribe of Manasseh in the time of David 7) a chief of the temple slaves who assembled at Casiphia at the time of the 2nd caravan from Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Iddo. Compare H3035 (יִדּוֹ), H3260 (יֶעְדִּי). See also: 1 Kings 4:14; Ezra 6:14; Zechariah 1:7.
וּ/בְנ֣וֹ
bᵉnâʼ
H1124
"to build"
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3mp
This word means to build or construct something, and is used in the Bible to describe physical construction. It appears in various forms, including 'build' and 'make', and is an important concept in biblical descriptions of creation and architecture.
Definition: 1) to build 1a) (P'al) to build 1b) (Ithp'il) to be built
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: build, make. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:27.
וְ/שַׁכְלִ֗לוּ
kᵉlal
H3635
"to complete"
Adj | V-e-Perf-3mp
To complete means to finish or bring something to an end, as seen in the Bible's use of this word to describe tasks and projects. It is about finishing what was started.
Definition: 1) to finish, complete 1a) (Shaphel) to finish 1b) (Ishtaphel) to be completed
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: finish, make (set) up. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 5:3; Ezra 6:14.
מִן
min
H4481
"from"
Adj
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
טַ֨עַם֙
ṭaʻam
H2941
"account"
Adj
This word is about making a judgment or command, like a sentence in court. In the book of Ezra, it refers to a command or decree from a king. It is related to the idea of having a taste or perception of what is right.
Definition: judgment, command, discretion Aramaic of ta.am (טַ֫עַם "taste" H2940)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: account, [idiom] to be commanded, commandment, matter. See also: Ezra 4:21; Ezra 6:14; Daniel 6:3.
אֱלָ֣הּ
ʼĕlâhh
H426
"god"
Adj
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3479
"Israel"
Adj
Israel represents Jacob and his descendants, a nation chosen by God. The name appears throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, symbolizing God's people and their covenant with Him. Israel's history is a central theme in the Bible.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Aramaic of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Ezra 5:1; Ezra 6:16; Ezra 7:15.
וּ/מִ/טְּעֵם֙
ṭᵉʻêm
H2942
"command"
Adj | Prep | N-ms
This word is about having a command or report, and can also mean a taste or flavor. In the Bible, it can refer to a decree or wisdom, like in the book of Proverbs. It is about perceiving or understanding something.
Definition: 1) report, taste 1a) taste 1b) report
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] chancellor, [phrase] command, commandment, decree, [phrase] regard, taste, wisdom. See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:11; Daniel 6:27.
כּ֣וֹרֶשׁ
Kôwresh
H3567
"Cyrus"
Adj
Cyrus was a Persian king who conquered Babylon and allowed Israelite exiles to return to Jerusalem. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 36:22.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.36.22; son of: Gedaliah (H1436H) Aramaic of ko.resh (כּ֫וֹרֶשׁ "Cyrus" H3566) § Cyrus = "posses thou the furnace" the king of Persia and conqueror of Babylon; first ruler of Persia to make a decree allowing the Israelite exiles to return to Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Cyrus. See also: Ezra 5:13; Ezra 6:3; Daniel 6:29.
וְ/דָרְיָ֔וֶשׁ
Dârᵉyâvêsh
H1868
"Darius"
Adj | N-proper
This word also refers to Darius, a title for Persian kings, including Darius the Mede, who succeeded Belshazzar. As seen in Daniel 6:1, Darius played a significant role in the life of Daniel, and his story is an important part of the biblical narrative. His title signifies his position as a lord or ruler.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.5.31; son of: Ahasuerus (H0325) Aramaic of dar.ya.vesh (דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ "Darius" H1867I) § Darius = "lord" 1) Darius the Mede, the son of Ahasuerus, king of the Chaldeans, who succeeded to the Babylonian kingdom on the death of Belshazzar; probably the same as "Astyages" the last king of the Medes (538 BC) (same as dar.ya.vesh (דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ "Darius" H1867) (1)) 2) Darius, the son of Hystaspes, the founder of the Perso-Arian dynasty (521 BC) (same as (2)) 3) Darius II or Darius III 3a) Darius II, Nothus (Ochus) was king of Persia during the time of Nehemiah (424/3-405/4 BC). Darius II is the most probable because he is mentioned by Nehemiah and ruled during the time of Nehemiah 3b) Darius III, Codomannus was king of Persia during its last years at the time of Alexander the Great and was his opponent (336-330 BC)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Darius. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:14; Daniel 6:29.
וְ/אַרְתַּחְשַׁ֖שְׂתְּא
ʼArtachshashtâʼ
H783
"Artaxerxes"
Adj | N-proper
Artaxerxes was a title given to several Persian kings, including the one who ruled during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. He played a significant role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.4.7 Also named: ar.tach.shash.ta (אַרְתַּחְשַׁשְׂתְּא "Artaxerxes" H0783B) § Artaxerxes = "I will make the spoiled to boil: I will stir myself (in) winter" son and successor of Xerxes as emperor of Persia, 465-424 BC
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Artaxerxes. See also: Ezra 4:7; Ezra 7:11; Nehemiah 13:6.
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
פָּרָֽס
Pâraç
H6540
"Persia"
Adj
Persia refers to an ancient Eastern country and its people, covering a vast territory from India to Egypt. The name means pure or splendid. In the Bible, it is mentioned in the books of Esther and Daniel.
Definition: Aramaic of pa.ras (פָּרַס "Persia" H6539) § Persia = "pure" or "splendid" the empire Persia; encompassed the territory from India on the east to Egypt and Thrace on the west, and included, besides portions of Europe and Africa, the whole of western Asia between the Black Sea, the Caucasus, the Caspian and the Jaxartes on the north, the Arabian desert, the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean on the south 1a) Persia proper was bounded on the west by Susiana or Elam, on the north by Media, on the south by the Persian Gulf and on the east by Carmania Persian, of Persia "pure" or "splendid"
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Persia, Persians. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 6:9; Daniel 6:16.
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Context — The Temple Completed
12May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence.
13In response, Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates diligently carried out what King Darius had decreed.
14So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.
15And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius. 16Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 7:1 | Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, |
| 2 | Ezra 5:13 | In his first year, however, Cyrus king of Babylon issued a decree to rebuild this house of God. |
| 3 | Ezra 4:24–2 | — |
| 4 | Ezra 6:12–13 | May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence. In response, Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates diligently carried out what King Darius had decreed. |
| 5 | Ezra 1:1–4 | In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. And let every survivor, wherever he lives, be assisted by the men of that region with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with a freewill offering for the house of God in Jerusalem.’” |
| 6 | Haggai 1:12–14 | Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, delivered the message of the LORD to the people: “I am with you,” declares the LORD. So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, |
| 7 | Ezra 3:8 | In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. |
| 8 | Zechariah 2:1–4 | Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” Then the angel who was speaking with me went out, and another angel came out to meet him and said to him, “Run and tell that young man: ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the multitude of men and livestock within it. |
| 9 | Isaiah 44:28 | who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” |
| 10 | Ezra 4:3 | But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.” |
Ezra 6:14 Summary
This verse tells us that the Jewish elders were able to rebuild the temple and prosper because they listened to the prophecies of Haggai and Zechariah, and obeyed the commands of God and the decrees of the Persian kings, as stated in Ezra 6:14. Just like the Jewish elders, we can succeed in our endeavors when we seek to follow God's commands and work together with others, as seen in Psalm 133:1-3. By obeying God's commands and seeking to fulfill His will, we can experience prosperity and success, just like the Jewish elders, and bring glory to God, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What role did the prophets Haggai and Zechariah play in the rebuilding of the temple?
The prophets Haggai and Zechariah played a crucial role in encouraging and guiding the Jewish elders as they rebuilt the temple, as seen in Ezra 6:14, and their prophesying helped the people to prosper and complete the task, in accordance with the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of the Persian kings, as mentioned in Ezra 6:14 and supported by Haggai 1:1 and Zechariah 1:1
How did the Jewish elders respond to the decrees of the Persian kings?
The Jewish elders responded positively to the decrees of the Persian kings, including Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, and worked diligently to complete the rebuilding of the temple, as stated in Ezra 6:14 and supported by Ezra 6:12-13
What can we learn from the cooperation between the Jewish elders and the Persian kings in rebuilding the temple?
We can learn the importance of cooperation and obedience to authority, as seen in Romans 13:1-2, and the value of seeking to fulfill God's commands, even in challenging circumstances, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:7
How does this verse relate to the overall story of the Israelites' return from exile?
This verse is a key part of the story of the Israelites' return from exile, as it describes the successful completion of the temple rebuilding project, which was a crucial step in the restoration of Jerusalem and the worship of the God of Israel, as foretold in Isaiah 44:28 and fulfilled in Ezra 6:14-15
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can, like the Jewish elders, seek to prosper and succeed in my own endeavors through faithful obedience to God's commands, as seen in Joshua 1:8?
- How can I, like Haggai and Zechariah, use my gifts and talents to encourage and guide others in their spiritual journeys, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek cooperation and support from others, and how can I, like the Jewish elders, work together with them to achieve a common goal, as seen in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12?
- What are some decrees or commands from God that I need to obey, and how can I, like the Jewish elders, diligently carry out these tasks, as encouraged in Matthew 28:20?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 6:14
And the elders of the Jews builded,.... Went on with the building of the temple: and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo; or grandson, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 6:14
And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 6:14
They prospered through the prophesying of Haggai: this is a seasonable intimation that this great and unexpected success was not to be ascribed to chance, nor to the kindness or good humour of Darius; but unto God only, who by his prophets had required and encouraged them to proceed in the work, and by his mighty power disposed Darius’ s heart to such kind and noble purposes and actions. Artaxerxes; who is thought to be either, 1. Xerxes, Darius’ s son and successor, who is called also Artaxerxes, and Ahasuerus, who is here joined with his father Darius, possibly because he favoured the Jews, and promoted their cause with his father, and saw to the execution of his father’ s decree, and was his father’ s viceroy, if not made co-emperor with his father in his lifetime, which was not unusual. Or, 2. Artaxerxes Longimanus, the son of Xerxes, who was best known by the name of Artaxerxes; who is here joined with Cyrus and Darius, because though the temple was finished, as to the substance of the work, in Darius’ s reign, , yet it was afterwards more fully completed and adorned by Artaxerxes, as is evident from ,27, by whom Nehemiah was sent to Jerusalem with a large commission and full power to take care about the building of the city, and all other things concerning the Jewish nation and religion.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 6:14
Ezra 6:14 And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished [it], according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.Ver. 14. And Artaxerxes] This is Xerxes (called also Ahasuerus, husband of Esther), or, as some think, Artaxerxes Longimanus, the son of Xerxes by Esther; by whom the temple, finished before, might be much beautified, and, haply, enlarged also.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 6:14
(14) Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.—This verse includes all the agents in the great work with which the book deals: from Cyrus to Artaxerxes; the elders, that is, the heads of the Jews; the prophets (see Ezra 5:1); but all is from the God of Israel, whose commandment Cyrus and all others fulfilled. Artaxerxes king of Persia.—Evidently the Artaxerxes Longimanus of the sequel, whose contributions and help did so much toward the perfecting of the general design, though the “finishing” here mentioned took place fifty years before his reign. Observe that he alone is called “king of Persia,” which shows that Ezra is writing in his time, and adds his name to the original record. Just as the later Artaxerxes is introduced, so the earlier Cyrus is, in this comprehensive review.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 6:14
Verse 14. According to the commandment of the God of Israel] He first gave the order, and stirred up the hearts of the following Persian kings to second that order. Of Cyrus] This sovereign gave his orders for the rebuilding of the temple about A.M. 3468. And Darius] Darius Hystaspes confirmed the above orders, A. M. 3485. And Artaxerxes] Artaxerxes Longimanus sent Ezra to Judea with new privileges, A.M. 3547. With the permission of the same king, Nehemiah came to Judea in 3550. The writer recapitulates the different sovereigns who favoured the Jews after the Babylonish captivity. See Calmet.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 6:14
14. the elders of the Jews] cf. Ezra 5:5. and they prospered] R.V. and prospered. Cf. Ezra 5:8. through the prophesying] i.e. the success of the work was due in great measure to the encouragement and support rendered by the two prophets. The LXX. and 1 Esd. render as if the meaning were ‘in the time of the prophesying of Haggai and Zechariah.’ The Vulgate gives ‘in accordance with the prophesying’ (juxta prophetiam). Haggai … Zechariah] see on Ezra 5:1. and according to the commandment of Cyrus, &c.] R.V. the decree of Cyrus, &c. The word in the original differs slightly from that in the previous clause. The R.V. preserves the distinction drawn between the Divine ‘commandment’ and the human ‘decree’. Cyrus … Darius … Artaxerxes] The decrees of Cyrus and Darius have been given by the author (chap. Ezra 1:2-4, Ezra 6:3-12).
The mention of a decree of Artaxerxes occasions a difficulty. (1) The decree of Artaxerxes quoted in Ezra 4:18-22 is hostile to the Jews and could not be intended in this verse. (2) How does Artaxerxes’ name occur in this passage, which is concerned with the reign of Darius? Certainly the context would lead us to expect the mention of only Cyrus and Darius. Some in consequence have supposed that the name of Artaxerxes has been inserted as a gloss, either in ignorance of the true chronology or for the sake of bringing together the names of the three great Persians, who were benefactors of the Jewish race. But the reading is attested by the LXX. version, and by 1Es 7:4. We must therefore suppose hat the Compiler has in this passage as well as in Ezra 4:6-23 disregarded the chronology of the context and anticipated later history.
Barnes' Notes on Ezra 6:14
Artaxerxes - The Artaxerxes of marginal reference seems to be meant (i. e., Longimanus); he was one of those who together with Cyrus and Darius helped forward the completion of the work.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 6:14
THE TEMPLE AND , Ezra 6:13-18. 14. Prospered through the prophesying of Haggai… and Zechariah — The extant writings of these prophets give evidence that the Jews needed continual prompting and
Sermons on Ezra 6:14
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It's Not Enough to Get Out of Babylon by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher criticizes the trend of showcase charities that are primarily focused on raising money for airtime and advertisement. He warns that ministers will be h |
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(Through the Bible) 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra by Zac Poonen | The sermon covers the journey of the children of Israel from Babylon back to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity, focusing on the building of the temple and the challenges faced. |
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The Angel' S Message by Sir Robert Anderson | Sir Robert Anderson delves into the prophecy of the seventy weeks in the book of Daniel, highlighting the specific timeline decreed upon the people and the holy city, leading to th |
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To His Parents by George Fox | Greek Word Studies for an aid_number 34617 preaches on the concept of 'Possession' as described in Titus 2:14, where believers are depicted as Christ's costly possession and distin |
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Let the House Be Builded - Part 2of3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of growing in our understanding of God's values and principles from the moment of our new birth. This growth is necessary to c |
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Ezra #4: Reasons for an Incomplete Temple, Part 2 by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of not giving up and quitting in the face of challenges. He emphasizes that God's answer to difficulties is not through human |
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A Theology of Fasting by Tim Conway | This sermon delves into the importance of fasting as an act of worship and seeking the Lord with a desperate heart. It emphasizes that fasting should be done with the right motives |