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They appointed Levites twenty years old and older to supervise the building of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nlt/ezra/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> The construction of the Temple of God began in midspring, during the second year after they arrived in Jerusalem. The work force was made up of everyone who had returned from exile, including Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jehozadak and his fellow priests, and all the Levites. The Levites who were twenty years old or older were put in charge of rebuilding the LORD’s Temple. <a href="/esv/ezra/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now in the second year after their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and 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. They appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to supervise the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/bsb/ezra/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/ezra/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/ezra/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Now in the second month of the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all those who had come out of the captivity to Jerusalem, began work and appointed the Levites from twenty years old and above to oversee the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now in the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brothers the priests and the Levites, and all who came from the captivity to Jerusalem, began the work and appointed the Levites who were twenty years old and upward to oversee the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nasb/ezra/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now in the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem in the second month, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak and the rest of their brothers the priests and the Levites, and all who came from the captivity to Jerusalem, began the work and appointed the Levites from twenty years and older to oversee the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now in the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem in the second month, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak and the rest of their brothers the priests and the Levites, and all who came from the captivity to Jerusalem, began the work and appointed the Levites from twenty years and older to oversee the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/lsb/ezra/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now in the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem in the second month, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak and the rest of their brothers the priests and the Levites, and all who came from the captivity to Jerusalem, began the work and appointed the Levites from twenty years and older to direct the work of the house of Yahweh. <a href="/amp/ezra/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In the second year of their coming to God’s house at Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak began [the work], with the rest of their brothers—the priests and Levites and all who came to Jerusalem from the captivity. They appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to oversee the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/csb/ezra/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In the second month of the second year after they arrived at God’s house in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brothers, including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began to build. They appointed the Levites who were twenty years old or more to supervise the work on the LORD’s house. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In the second month of the second year after they arrived at God&#8217s house in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brothers, including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began to build. They appointed the Levites who were 20 years old or more to supervise the work on the LORD&#8217s house. <a href="/asv/ezra/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem, and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to have the oversight of the work of the house of Jehovah. <a href="/cev/ezra/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> During the second month of the second year after the people had returned from Babylonia, they started rebuilding the LORD's temple. Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Joshua son of Jozadak, the priests, the Levites, and everyone else who had returned started working. Every Levite over 20 years of age was put in charge of some part of the work. <a href="/erv/ezra/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to have the oversight of the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/gwt/ezra/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Zerubbabel (who was Shealtiel's son), Jeshua (who was Jozadak's son), and the rest of the Jews, (the priests, Levites, and all the others who had come back from exile to Jerusalem) began to rebuild the temple. This happened in the second month of the second year following their return to [the site] of God's house in Jerusalem. They began by appointing the Levites who were at least 20 years old to direct the work on the LORD's house. <a href="/gnt/ezra/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> So in the second month of the year after they came back to the site of the Temple in Jerusalem, they began work. Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the rest of their people, the priests, and the Levites, in fact all the exiles who had come back to Jerusalem, joined in the work. All the Levites twenty years of age or older were put in charge of the work of rebuilding the Temple. <a href="/isv/ezra/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Two years and two months after arriving at the site of the Temple of God in Jerusalem, Shealtiel's son Zerubbabel, Jozadak's son Jeshua, the relatives of the priests and descendants of Levi, and everyone else who had left the Babylonian captivity for Jerusalem appointed descendants of Levi who were 20 years old and older to oversee the work of the LORD's Temple. <a href="/msb/ezra/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/ezra/3.htm">NET Bible</a> In the second year after they had come to the temple of God in Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak initiated the work, along with the rest of their associates, the priests and the Levites, and all those who were coming to Jerusalem from the exile. They appointed the Levites who were at least twenty years old to take charge of the work on the LORD's temple. <a href="/nheb/ezra/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now in the second year of their coming to God's house at Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brothers the priests and the Levites, and all those who had come out of the captivity to Jerusalem, began the work and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to have the oversight of the work of the LORD's house. <a href="/wbt/ezra/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now in the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that had come out of the captivity to Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/web/ezra/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Now in the second year of their coming to God’s house at Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brothers the priests and the Levites, and all those who had come out of the captivity to Jerusalem, began the work and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to have the oversight of the work of Yahweh’s house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And in the second year of their coming to the house of God, to Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brothers the priests and the Levites, and all those coming from the captivity to Jerusalem, and they appoint the Levites from a son of twenty years and upward, to overlook the work of the house of YHWH. <a href="/ylt/ezra/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And in the second year of their coming in unto the house of God, to Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all those coming from the captivity to Jerusalem, and they appoint the Levites from a son of twenty years and upward, to overlook the work of the house of Jehovah. <a href="/slt/ezra/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in the second year to their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Joshua son of Josedek, and the remainder of their brethren the priests, and the Levites, and all those coming from the captivity to Jerusalem; and they will cause the Levites to stand up, from the son of twenty years and above, to superintend over the works of the house of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And in the second year of their coming to the temple of God in Jerusalem, the second month, Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Josue the son of Josedec, and the rest of their brethren the priests, and the Levites, and all that were come from the captivity to Jerusalem began, and they appointed Levites from twenty years old and upward, to hasten forward the work of the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, in the second year of their advent to the temple of God in Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and the remainder of their brothers, the priests, and the Levites, and all who had arrived from the captivity to Jerusalem, began, and they appointed Levites, from twenty years and over, to hasten the work of the Lord. <a href="/nabre/ezra/3.htm">New American Bible</a> In the year after their coming to the house of God in Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua, son of Jozadak, together with the rest of their kinsmen, the priests and Levites and all who had come from the captivity to Jerusalem, began by appointing the Levites twenty years of age and over to supervise the work on the house of the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In the second year after their arrival at the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak made a beginning, together with the rest of their people, the priests and the Levites and all who had come to Jerusalem from the captivity. They appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to have the oversight of the work on the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now in the second year of their coming to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, in the second month, sent Zerubbabel the son of Shelathiel and Joshua the son of Jozadak and the remnant of their brethren and the priests and the Levites and all they that were come out of the captivity to Jerusalem, and appointed the Levites from twenty years old and upward to look after the work of the house of the LORD in the day time. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> In the second year when they entered the house of LORD JEHOVAH in Jerusalem, in the second month, Zurbabeil son of Shalathiel, and Yeshua son of Yozedeq, and the rest of their brothers, and the Priests and the Levites and everyone who entered from captivity into Jerusalem sent and appointed the Levites, from the sons of twenty years and above, to be Governors over the work of the house of LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the rest of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to have the oversight of the work of the house of the LORD. <a href="/sep/ezra/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And in the second year of their coming to the house of God in Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Jesus the son of Josedec, and the rest of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all who came from the captivity to Jerusalem, and they appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, over the workmen in the house of the Lord. <a href="/parallel/ezra/3-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=673" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezra/3.htm">Temple Restoration Begins</a> 8<a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">In the second</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: ba·ḥō·ḏeš (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">month</a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nîṯ (Art:: Number-ofs) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">of the second</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: ū·ḇaš·šā·nāh (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lə·ḇō·w·’ām (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">after they had arrived</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: lî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2216.htm" title="2216: zə·rub·bā·ḇel (N-proper-ms) -- From zarab and Babel; descended of Babylon, i.e. Born there; Zerubbabel, an Israelite.">Zerubbabel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: be·nōš- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7597.htm" title="7597: ’al·tî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- I have asked of God, an Isr. name. Or Shaltiy(el; from sha'al and 'el; I have asked God; Shealtiel, an Israelite.">of Shealtiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3442.htm" title="3442: wə·yê·šū·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jeshua. For Yhowshuwa'; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine.">Jeshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3136.htm" title="3136: yō·w·ṣā·ḏāq (N-proper-ms) -- Jotsadak. A form of Yhowtsadaq; Jotsadak, an Israelite.">of Jozadak,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7605.htm" title="7605: ū·šə·’ār (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Rest, residue, remnant. From sha'ar; a remainder.">and the rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">of their associates</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">including the priests,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: wə·hal·wî·yim (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hab·bā·’îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">who had returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">to Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/7628.htm" title="7628: mê·haš·šə·ḇî (Prep-m, Art:: N-ms) -- Exiled, captured, exile, booty. From shbuw; exiled; captured; as noun, exile; by extension, booty.">from the captivity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: hê·ḥêl·lū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">began the work.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mî·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">They appointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">twenty</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·ben (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">years of age</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: wā·ma‘·lāh (Conj-w:: Adv:: 3fs) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.">or older</a> <a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lə·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">to supervise</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·le·ḵeṯ (N-fsc) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">the construction</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD.</a> 9So Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together to supervise those working on the house of God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1-32</a> At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ... <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Haggai 1:14</a> 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, <a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a> “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4</a> “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, <a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a> These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/28-12.htm">1 Chronicles 28:12-13</a> The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, / for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD: <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20-21</a> David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. / The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.” <a href="/2_chronicles/2-18.htm">2 Chronicles 2:18</a> Solomon made 70,000 of them porters, 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 supervisors. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12-13</a> Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. / So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1-2</a> “So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work. <a href="/1_kings/5-13.htm">1 Kings 5:13-18</a> Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel. / He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor. / Solomon had 70,000 porters and 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, ... <a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1</a> In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD. <a href="/1_kings/6-37.htm">1 Kings 6:37-38</a> The foundation of the house of the LORD was laid in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, in the month of Ziv. / In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years. <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a> And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a> And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now in the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brothers the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity to Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD.Zerubbabel.<a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Ezra 3:2</a> Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God.<a href="/numbers/4-3.htm">Numbers 4:3</a> From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.<a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24-32</a> These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/3-5.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/ezra/2-1.htm">Captivity</a> <a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/3-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Jozadak</a> <a href="/ezra/2-70.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezra/3-6.htm">Month</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">Oversight</a> <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-20.htm">Remnant</a> <a href="/ezra/2-70.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/ezra/1-10.htm">Second</a> <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Shealtiel</a> <a href="/ezra/2-67.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Zerubbabel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/6-18.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/ezra/4-1.htm">Captivity</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/4-6.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Jozadak</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezra/6-15.htm">Month</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Oversight</a> <a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezra/9-8.htm">Remnant</a> <a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Second</a> <a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Shealtiel</a> <a href="/ezra/8-11.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/job/5-7.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/ezra/4-5.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ezra/4-2.htm">Zerubbabel</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 3</div>1. <a href="/ezra/3-1.htm">The altar is set up</a> 4. <a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Offerings renewed</a> 7. <a href="/ezra/3-7.htm">Workmen employed in preparing materials</a> 8. <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">The foundations of the temple are laid in great joy and mourning</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/ezra/3.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>In the second month The "second month" corresponds to the Hebrew month of Iyar, which is significant in the Jewish calendar as it follows the month of Nisan, the time of Passover. This timing is reminiscent of Solomon's construction of the first temple, which also began in the second month (<a href="/1_kings/6.htm">1 Kings 6:1</a>). The choice of this month underscores a continuity with Israel's past and a renewal of their covenantal relationship with God.of the second year This phrase marks a full year since the return from Babylonian exile, emphasizing a period of preparation and settling. The "second year" signifies a new beginning, a time to move from survival to restoration, reflecting the hope and determination of the returning exiles to reestablish their spiritual and communal life centered around the temple.after their arrival at the house of God in Jerusalem The "house of God" refers to the temple, the central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites. Jerusalem, the city chosen by God, holds deep historical and theological significance as the heart of Jewish identity and faith. This phrase highlights the returnees' focus on restoring their spiritual heritage and the centrality of worship in their community.Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David, represents the political leadership of the returnees. His lineage connects the restoration efforts to the Davidic covenant, symbolizing hope for the fulfillment of God's promises. Zerubbabel's leadership is crucial in rallying the people and organizing the rebuilding efforts.Jeshua son of Jozadak Jeshua, the high priest, represents the spiritual leadership. His role is vital in reestablishing the religious practices and ensuring the community's faithfulness to the covenant. Together with Zerubbabel, Jeshua's leadership signifies the collaboration between political and religious authorities in the restoration process.and the rest of their brothers, the priests and Levites This phrase emphasizes the collective effort of the religious community. The priests and Levites, responsible for temple services, play a crucial role in the restoration. Their involvement underscores the importance of worship and adherence to the Law in the life of the community.and all who had returned to Jerusalem from captivity This inclusive phrase highlights the unity and shared purpose among the returnees. Despite the challenges of exile, their return signifies God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of prophetic promises. The collective identity of the returnees is rooted in their shared history and commitment to rebuilding their spiritual and communal life.began the work The commencement of work marks a significant step in the restoration process. It reflects the determination and faith of the returnees to overcome obstacles and fulfill their divine mandate. This phrase inspires believers to take action in faith, trusting in God's provision and guidance.They appointed Levites twenty years old and older The appointment of Levites "twenty years old and older" aligns with the biblical precedent for service in the temple (<a href="/numbers/4-3.htm">Numbers 4:3</a>). This decision ensures that those involved are mature and capable of handling the responsibilities of temple service, reflecting a commitment to order and reverence in worship.to supervise the building of the house of the LORD The supervision by the Levites underscores the sacred nature of the temple construction. The "house of the LORD" is not merely a physical structure but a symbol of God's presence among His people. This phrase calls believers to recognize the importance of spiritual leadership and the need for diligence and faithfulness in building God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) In the second year.--The second year of Cyrus, B.C. 537, was their second year in the holy place.In the second month.--Zif, chosen apparently because it was the same month in which Solomon laid the first foundation (1 Kings 6).Appointed the Levites, from twenty years.--Their appointment to superintend, and their specified age, are in strict harmony with the original ordinances of David (1 Chronicles 23).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - In the second year. In B.C. 537, the second year of Cyrus in Babylon, which was also the second year of their coming (i.e. after their coming) to the (ruined) house of God (<a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68</a>), began Zerubbabel, and the others, and appointed the Levites. Small as the number of the Levites who returned with Zerubbabel was, to them especially was intrusted the work of the house of the Lord, i.e. the superintendence of the workmen employed to rebuild it (see ver. 9). <a href="/commentaries/ezra/3-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>In the second הַשֵּׁנִ֗ית (haš·šê·nîṯ) Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> Second (an ordinal number) month בַּחֹ֖דֶשׁ (ba·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> The new moon, a month of the second הַשֵּׁנִ֑י (haš·šê·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> Second (an ordinal number) year וּבַשָּׁנָ֣ה (ū·ḇaš·šā·nāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year after they had arrived לְבוֹאָ֞ם (lə·ḇō·w·’ām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the house בֵּ֤ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of God הָֽאֱלֹהִים֙ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative in Jerusalem, לִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (lî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Zerubbabel זְרֻבָּבֶ֣ל (zə·rub·bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2216.htm">Strong's 2216: </a> Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles son בֶּן־ (be·nōš-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shealtiel, שְׁ֠אַלְתִּיאֵל (’al·tî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7597.htm">Strong's 7597: </a> Shealtiel -- 'I have asked of God', an Israelite name Jeshua וְיֵשׁ֨וּעַ (wə·yê·šū·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3442.htm">Strong's 3442: </a> Jeshua son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jozadak, יֽוֹצָדָ֜ק (yō·w·ṣā·ḏāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3136.htm">Strong's 3136: </a> Jotsadak and the rest וּשְׁאָ֥ר (ū·šə·’ār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7605.htm">Strong's 7605: </a> Rest, residue, remnant of their associates אֲחֵיהֶ֣ם ׀ (’ă·ḥê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) including the priests, הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest the Levites, וְהַלְוִיִּ֗ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every who had returned הַבָּאִים֙ (hab·bā·’îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to Jerusalem יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel from the captivity, מֵהַשְּׁבִ֣י (mê·haš·šə·ḇî) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7628.htm">Strong's 7628: </a> Exiled, captured, exile, booty began [the work]. הֵחֵ֡לּוּ (hê·ḥêl·lū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play They appointed וַיַּעֲמִ֣ידוּ (way·ya·‘ă·mî·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations Levites הַלְוִיִּ֗ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi twenty עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> Twenty, twentieth years of age מִבֶּ֨ן (mib·ben) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son or older וָמַ֔עְלָה (wā·ma‘·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4605.htm">Strong's 4605: </a> The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top to supervise לְנַצֵּ֖חַ (lə·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent the construction מְלֶ֥אכֶת (mə·le·ḵeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property of the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">OT History: Ezra 3:8 Now in the second year of their (Ezr. 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