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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezra/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezra/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Moreover, you are to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his advisers have freely given to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />We also commission you to take with you silver and gold, which we are freely presenting as an offering to the God of Israel who lives in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and also to carry the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, you are to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellers have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation <i>is</i> in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and <i>whereas you are</i> to carry the silver and gold which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling <i>is</i> in Jerusalem;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and to bring the silver and gold, which the king and his advisers have voluntarily given to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and to bring the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and to bring the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and to bring the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and to bring [with you] the silver and gold which the king and his advisers have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are also to bring the silver and gold the king and his counselors have willingly given to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are also to bring the silver and gold the king and his counselors have willingly given to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When you go, take the silver and gold that I and my advisors are freely giving to the God of Israel, whose temple is in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Also, you must take the silver and gold that the king and his advisers willingly contributed to the God of Israel, the God whose temple is in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are to take with you the gold and silver offerings which I and my counselors desire to give to the God of Israel, whose Temple is in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are carrying silver and gold that the King and his advisors have freely given to the God of Israel, whose Temple is in Jerusalem, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, you are to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and to bring silver and gold which the king and his advisers have freely contributed to the God of Israel, who resides in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and to carry silver and gold that the king and his counselors willingly offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling place [is] in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and to carry silver and gold that the king and his counsellors willingly offered to the God of Israel, whose tabernacle is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to bring the silver and the gold that the king and his counselors gave willingly to the God of Israel, whom his dwelling in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose tabernacle is in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and so that you may carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose tabernacle is in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and to bring the silver and gold which the king and his counselors have freely contributed to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and also to convey the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And to carry the king's silver and gold, which I have freely offered for the house of the LORD whose habitation is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />To carry the silver and gold of the King that I, from the pleasure of my mind, have brought to the house of LORD JEHOVAH, which is the Tabernacle in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And for the house of the Lord <i>there have been sent</i> silver and gold, which the king and the councillors have freely given to the God of Israel, who dwells in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/7-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=1710" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezra/7.htm">Artaxerxes' Letter for Ezra</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>You are sent by the king and his seven counselors to evaluate Judah and Jerusalem according to the Law of your God, which is in your hand. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2987.htm" title="2987: ū·lə·hê·ḇā·lāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To bear along, carry. (Aramaic) corresponding to yabal; to bring.">Moreover, you are to take with you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3702.htm" title="3702: kə·sap̄ (N-ms) -- Silver. (Aramaic) corresponding to keceph.">the silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/1722.htm" title="1722: ū·ḏə·haḇ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Gold. (Aramaic) corresponding to zahab; gold.">and gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·kā (N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3272.htm" title="3272: wə·yā·‘ă·ṭō·w·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To counsel, to consult. (Aramaic) corresponding to ya'ats; to counsel; reflexively, to consult.">and his counselors</a> <a href="/hebrew/5069.htm" title="5069: hiṯ·nad·da·ḇū (V-Hitpael-Perf-3mp) -- To volunteer, offer freely. (Aramaic) corresponding to nadab; be (or give) liberal(-ly).">have freely offered</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: le·’ĕ·lāh (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">to the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3479.htm" title="3479: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Jacob. (Aramaic) corresponding to Yisra'el.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">whose</a> <a href="/hebrew/4907.htm" title="4907: miš·kə·nêh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Habitation. (Aramaic) corresponding to mishkan; residence.">dwelling</a> <a href="/hebrew/3390.htm" title="3390: ḇî·rū·šə·lem (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- The capital city of all Isr. (Chald).">is in Jerusalem,</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>together with all the silver and gold you may find in all the province of Babylon, as well as the freewill offerings of the people and priests to the house of their God in Jerusalem.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-5.htm">Exodus 35:5</a></span><br />Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3-9</a></span><br />Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: / three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, / for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm">2 Chronicles 24:9-11</a></span><br />And a proclamation was issued in Judah and Jerusalem that they were to bring to the LORD the tax imposed by Moses the servant of God on Israel in the wilderness. / All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-32.htm">Nehemiah 10:32-39</a></span><br />We also place ourselves under the obligation to contribute a third of a shekel yearly for the service of the house of our God: / for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God. / We have cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our families at the appointed times each year. They are to bring it to the house of our God to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the Law. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-12.htm">Nehemiah 13:12</a></span><br />and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Malachi 3:8-10</a></span><br />Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a></span><br />On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a></span><br />As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a></span><br />Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Luke 21:1-4</a></span><br />Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-37</a></span><br />There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a></span><br />So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-27</a></span><br />Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,</p><p class="hdg">the silver</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/6-4.htm">Ezra 6:4,8-10</a></b></br> <i>With</i> three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expences be given out of the king's house: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-29.htm">Psalm 68:29,30</a></b></br> Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10</a></b></br> The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.</p><p class="hdg">whose habitation</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12</a></b></br> And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter <i>and</i> to destroy this house of God which <i>is</i> at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/2-6.htm">2 Chronicles 2:6</a></b></br> But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who <i>am</i> I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/6-2.htm">2 Chronicles 6:2,6</a></b></br> But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/7-14.htm">Advisers</a> <a href="/ezra/5-15.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-16.htm">Convey</a> <a href="/ezra/7-14.htm">Counsellors</a> <a href="/ezra/7-14.htm">Counselors</a> <a href="/ezra/4-17.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/ezra/7-13.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/ezra/6-5.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/ezra/7-13.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezra/7-14.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/ezra/6-17.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/ezra/6-5.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-6.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/ezra/7-7.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/ezra/3-5.htm">Willingly</a> <a href="/ezra/7-14.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/8-25.htm">Advisers</a> <a href="/esther/3-9.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Convey</a> <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Counsellors</a> <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Counselors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/job/5-3.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezra/10-25.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/job/5-24.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Willingly</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra goes up to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/7-11.htm">The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra blesses God for this favor</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezra/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Moreover, you are to take with you the silver and gold</b><br>This phrase indicates a transfer of wealth, which is significant in the context of the Persian Empire's support for the Jewish return to Jerusalem. The silver and gold symbolize not only material wealth but also the favor and support of the Persian king, Artaxerxes. This act of sending wealth aligns with the historical practice of kings supporting the restoration of temples and religious practices in their territories to maintain peace and loyalty among their subjects.<p><b>that the king and his counselors have freely offered</b><br>The voluntary nature of the offering underscores the king's respect for the God of Israel and his desire to support the Jewish people. This reflects the broader policy of the Persian Empire, which often allowed and even encouraged the restoration of local religious practices. The involvement of the king's counselors suggests a formal and official endorsement, indicating that this was not merely a personal gesture but a state-sanctioned act.<p><b>to the God of Israel</b><br>This phrase highlights the recognition of the God of Israel by a foreign king, which is significant in the biblical narrative. It demonstrates the influence and reach of the God of Israel beyond the Jewish people, fulfilling prophecies that nations would acknowledge Him. This acknowledgment by a Gentile king can be seen as a type of the future recognition of Christ by the nations.<p><b>whose dwelling is in Jerusalem</b><br>The reference to God's dwelling in Jerusalem emphasizes the centrality of the temple as the focal point of Jewish worship and identity. It also points to the historical and theological significance of Jerusalem as the city chosen by God. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of God's presence among His people, which is ultimately fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who is described as the true temple.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a></b><br>A scribe and priest, Ezra was a leader among the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was tasked with teaching the laws of God to the people and ensuring proper worship practices.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_artaxerxes.htm">King Artaxerxes</a></b><br>The Persian king who issued a decree allowing Ezra and other exiles to return to Jerusalem. He provided resources for the temple and supported the re-establishment of Jewish religious practices.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The holy city where the temple of God was located. It was the center of Jewish worship and the place where God's presence was believed to dwell.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_god_of_israel.htm">The God of Israel</a></b><br>The one true God worshiped by the Israelites, who had chosen Jerusalem as His dwelling place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/silver_and_gold.htm">Silver and Gold</a></b><br>These were the resources provided by King Artaxerxes and his counselors for the temple in Jerusalem, symbolizing the support and respect for the God of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_provision.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Provision</a></b><br>God can use even foreign rulers to provide for His people and purposes. Trust in God's ability to provide through unexpected means.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>The resources given were specifically for the worship of God, highlighting the centrality of worship in the life of believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_stewardship.htm">Generosity and Stewardship</a></b><br>The silver and gold were given freely, demonstrating the importance of generosity in supporting God’s work. Believers are called to be good stewards of their resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_god's_dwelling.htm">Respect for God’s Dwelling</a></b><br>The temple in Jerusalem was a physical representation of God’s presence. Today, believers are called to honor God’s presence in their lives and communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_neh._7_70-72_with_exiles'_poverty.htm">How do we reconcile the large monetary contributions mentioned in Nehemiah 7:70–72 with the economic realities of returned exiles who presumably had few resources? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_a_king_aid_a_jewish_priest.htm">In Ezra 7:11–20, how could a foreign monarch have so willingly granted vast resources and freedom to a Jewish priest when such acts were uncommon in that era? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_temple_vessels_returned_intact.htm">If the original temple vessels in Ezra 1:7 had been melted down by the Babylonians, how could these exact items be returned intact?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/adin's_children__454_or_655.htm">How many were the children of Adin? Four hundred and fifty-four (Ezra 2:15) Six hundred and fifty-five (Nehemiah 7:20)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And to carry</span> <span class="cmt_word">the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered.</span> Large sums in specie had in ancient times to be remitted from one country to another <span class="accented">under escort</span>. The roads were never safe from robbers; and the more considerable the remittance, the greater the danger of its being intercepted. We hear of its being usual to protect the treasure annually remitted to Jerusalem from Babylon in Roman times by an escort of above 20,000 men (see Joseph., 'Ant. Jud.,' 18:9, § 1). <span class="cmt_word">The God of Israel, whose habitation is in</span> <span class="cmt_word">Jerusalem.</span> No more seems to be meant by "habitation" here than by "house" in <a href="/ezra/1-2.htm">Ezra 1:2, 3</a>. Artaxerxes does not regard Jehovah as a <span class="accented">local</span> God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/7-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Moreover, you are to take with you</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְהֵיבָלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·hê·ḇā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2987.htm">Strong's 2987: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear along, carry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the silver</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּסַ֣ף</span> <span class="translit">(kə·sap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3702.htm">Strong's 3702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gold</span><br /><span class="heb">וּדְהַ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḏə·haḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכָּ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(mal·kā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his counselors</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָעֲט֗וֹהִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·‘ă·ṭō·w·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3272.htm">Strong's 3272: </a> </span><span class="str2">To counsel, to consult</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have freely offered</span><br /><span class="heb">הִתְנַדַּ֙בוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·nad·da·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5069.htm">Strong's 5069: </a> </span><span class="str2">To volunteer, offer freely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the God</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶאֱלָ֣הּ</span> <span class="translit">(le·’ĕ·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> </span><span class="str2">God</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3479.htm">Strong's 3479: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- descendant of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whose</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(dî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, that, because</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dwelling</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁכְּנֵֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(miš·kə·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4907.htm">Strong's 4907: </a> </span><span class="str2">Habitation </span><br /><br /><span class="word">is in Jerusalem,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִֽירוּשְׁלֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḇî·rū·šə·lem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3390.htm">Strong's 3390: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- the capital city of all Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/7-15.htm">OT History: Ezra 7:15 And to carry the silver and gold (Ezr. 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