Ezra 6:16

Verse

Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.

Bible in Basic English

And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of those who had come back, kept the feast of the opening of this house of God with joy.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity kept the dedication of the house of God with joy.

Free Bible Version

Then the people of Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the rest of those who had returned from exile, all joyfully celebrated the dedication of the God's Temple.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the children of Israel, the Priestes, and the Leuites, and the residue of the children of the captiuitie kept the dedication of this house of God with ioy,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,

Translation for Translators

Then the priests and the Levites and all the other Israeli people who had returned from Babylon very joyfully dedicated the temple.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The Israelite people, priests, Levites, and the rest of the captives celebrated the dedication of this house of God with joy.

Noah Webster Bible

And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,

World English Bible

The children of Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.

Young's Literal Translation

And the sons of Israel have made, [and] the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the sons of the captivity, a dedication of this house of God with joy,

Context

Dedication of the Temple

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.

Summary

Ezra 6:16 recounts the completion of the temple in Jerusalem under the decree of King Darius. The people of Israel, with the help of God, finished the construction of the temple and celebrated with joy and sacrifices. This event marked a significant moment of restoration and worship for the Israelites after years of exile and hardship. It demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and the importance of obedience and perseverance in carrying out His work. The dedication of the temple symbolizes the renewal of the covenant between God and His people, highlighting the power of unity and worship in glorifying God.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

FEASTS OF THE DEDICATION. (Ezr 6:16-18) the children of Israel . . . kept the dedication . . . with joy--The ceremonial was gone through with demonstrations of the liveliest joy. The aged who had wept at the laying of the foundation [Ezr 3:12] were most, if not all of them, now dead; and all rejoiced at the completion of this national undertaking.

Ezra 6:16

Dedication of the Temple

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Berean Standard Bible

Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.

Bible in Basic English

And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of those who had come back, kept the feast of the opening of this house of God with joy.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity kept the dedication of the house of God with joy.

Free Bible Version

Then the people of Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the rest of those who had returned from exile, all joyfully celebrated the dedication of the God's Temple.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the children of Israel, the Priestes, and the Leuites, and the residue of the children of the captiuitie kept the dedication of this house of God with ioy,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,

Translation for Translators

Then the priests and the Levites and all the other Israeli people who had returned from Babylon very joyfully dedicated the temple.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The Israelite people, priests, Levites, and the rest of the captives celebrated the dedication of this house of God with joy.

Noah Webster Bible

And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,

World English Bible

The children of Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.

Young's Literal Translation

And the sons of Israel have made, [and] the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the sons of the captivity, a dedication of this house of God with joy,

Ezra 6:16

Verse

Context

Dedication of the Temple

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Ezra 6:16

Dedication of the Temple

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary