Ezra 6:10 - Forerunner Commentary

Ezra 6:10

8 Moreover I issue a decree as to what you shall do for the elders of these Jews, for the building of this¹ house of God: Let the cost be paid at the king’s expense from taxes on the region beyond the River; this is to be given immediately to these men, so that they are not hindered.

9 And whatever they need—young bulls, rams, and lambs for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the request of the priests who are in Jerusalem—let it be given them day by day without fail,

10 ^athat they may offer sacrifices of sweet aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

11 Also I issue a decree that whoever alters this edict, let a timber be pulled from his house and erected, and let him be hanged on it; ^aand let his house be made a refuse heap because of this.

12 And may the God who causes His ^aname to dwell there destroy any king or people who put their hand to alter it, or to destroy this¹ house of God which is in Jerusalem. I Darius issue a decree; let it be done diligently.

The Temple Completed and Dedicated

13 Then Tattenai, governor of the region beyond the River, Shethar-Boznai, and their companions diligently did according to what King Darius had sent.

14 ^aSo 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 the¹ command of ^bCyrus, ^cDarius, and ^dArtaxerxes king of Persia.

Verse Comparison: Ezra 6:10

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American Standard Version
that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

Amplified® Bible
That they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

Contemporary English Version
I want them to be able to offer pleasing sacrifices to God and to pray for me and my family.

Darby English Version
that they may present sweet odours to the God of the heavens, and pray for the life of the king and of his sons.

Good News Bible
This is to be done so that they can offer sacrifices that are acceptable to the God of Heaven and pray for his blessing on me and my sons.

King James Version
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

New American Standard Bible
that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

New International Version
so that they may offer sacrifices pleasing to the God of heaven and pray for the well-being of the king and his sons.

New King James Version
that they may offer sacrifices of sweet aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

Revised Standard Version
that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

Young's Literal Translation
that they be bringing near sweet savours to the God of heaven, and praying for the life of the king, and of his sons.

New English Translation
so that they may be offering incense to the God of heaven and may be praying for the good fortune of the king and his family.¹

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