Ezra 7:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Bible in Basic English

And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king's rule.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king.

Free Bible Version

Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of King Artaxerxes' reign.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee came to Ierusalem in the fift moneth, which was in the seuenth yeere of the King.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Translation for Translators

We left Babylon on April 8, which was the first day of the Jewish year. Because God was very kind to us, we arrived safely in Jerusalem on August 4 of that year.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the same year.

Noah Webster Bible

And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

World English Bible

He came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Young's Literal Translation

And he cometh in to Jerusalem in the fifth month, that [is in] the seventh year of the king,

Context

Ezra Arrives in Jerusalem

⁷So in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes, he went up to Jerusalem with some of the Israelites, including priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants.⁸Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king.⁹He had begun the journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, for the gracious hand of his God was upon him.

Summary

Ezra 7:8 introduces Ezra, a priest and scribe who was well-versed in the Law of Moses. He was a descendant of Aaron the high priest, demonstrating his lineage and authority in matters of worship and teaching. This verse sets the stage for Ezra's important role in leading the people of Israel back to God's ways after their return from exile in Babylon. It highlights the significance of having knowledgeable and faithful leaders to guide the community in spiritual matters, emphasizing the importance of upholding God's commandments and teachings.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He came to Jerusalem in the fifth month - From the following verse we learn that Ezra and his company set off from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and thus we find they were upwards of four months on their journey. They could not travel fast, as they were a great company, composed in part of the aged and infirm, besides multitudes of women and children. They appear also to have taken a circuitous route. See on Ezr 8:24-32 (note).

Ezra 7:8

Ezra Arrives in Jerusalem

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Bible in Basic English

And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king's rule.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king.

Free Bible Version

Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of King Artaxerxes' reign.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee came to Ierusalem in the fift moneth, which was in the seuenth yeere of the King.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Translation for Translators

We left Babylon on April 8, which was the first day of the Jewish year. Because God was very kind to us, we arrived safely in Jerusalem on August 4 of that year.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the same year.

Noah Webster Bible

And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

World English Bible

He came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Young's Literal Translation

And he cometh in to Jerusalem in the fifth month, that [is in] the seventh year of the king,