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They finished building the temple according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. <a href="/nlt/ezra/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> So the Jewish elders continued their work, and they were greatly encouraged by the preaching of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo. The Temple was finally finished, as had been commanded by the God of Israel and decreed by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, the kings of Persia. <a href="/esv/ezra/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the elders of the Jews built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. They finished their building by decree of the God of Israel and by decree of Cyrus and Darius and Artaxerxes king of Persia; <a href="/bsb/ezra/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. <a href="/kjv/ezra/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/nkjv/ezra/6.htm">New King James Version</a> So 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 the command of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the elders of the Jews were successful in building through the prophecy of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they finished building following the command of the God of Israel and the decree of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/nasb/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the elders of the Jews were successful in building through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decree of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the elders of the Jews were successful in building through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decree of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/lsb/ezra/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the elders of the Jews were building and succeeding through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. So they built and completed it according to the decree of the God of Israel and the decree of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/amp/ezra/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. They finished their building as commanded by the God of Israel and in accordance with the decree of Cyrus and Darius and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/csb/ezra/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the Jewish elders continued successfully with the building under the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished the building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and King Artaxerxes of Persia. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So the Jewish elders continued successfully with the building under the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished the building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and King Artaxerxes of Persia. <a href="/asv/ezra/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the elders of the Jews builded and prospered, through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/cev/ezra/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> With great success the Jewish leaders continued working on the temple, while Haggai and Zechariah encouraged them by their preaching. And so, the temple was completed at the command of the God of Israel and by the orders of kings Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes of Persia. <a href="/erv/ezra/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the elders of the Jews builded and prospered, through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/gwt/ezra/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the Jewish leaders continued to make progress because of the message from the prophet Haggai and Zechariah, the grandson of Iddo. They finished building as the God of Israel had ordered and as Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes (the kings of Persia) had ordered. <a href="/gnt/ezra/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors of Persia. <a href="/isv/ezra/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> And so the Jewish leaders continued their building, and prospered because of the prophecies of Haggai the prophet and Iddo's son Zechariah. They completed the rebuilding in accordance with the commandment from the God of Israel and the edicts of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, king of Persia. <a href="/msb/ezra/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. <a href="/net/ezra/6.htm">NET Bible</a> The elders of the Jews continued building and prospering, while at the same time Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo continued prophesying. They built and brought it to completion by the command of the God of Israel and by the command of Cyrus and Darius and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/nheb/ezra/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The elders of the Jews built and prospered, through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. They built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Kurush, and Darayavush, and Artachshasta king of Persia. <a href="/wbt/ezra/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And 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 the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/web/ezra/6.htm">World English Bible</a> The elders of the Jews built and prospered, through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. They built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and [the] elders of [the] Jews are building and prospering through [the] prophecy of Haggai [the] prophet, and Zechariah son of Iddo, and they have built and finished by [the] decree of [the] God of Israel, and by [the] decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/ylt/ezra/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the elders of the Jews are building and prospering through the prophecy of Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah son of Iddo, and they have built and finished by the decree of the God of Israel, and by the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/slt/ezra/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the old men of the Jews built and prospered in the prophesy of Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah son of Iddo. And built and completed according to the decree of the God of Israel, and from the decree of Cyrus and Darius, and Arthasatha king of Persia.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the ancients of the Jews built and prospered according to the prophecy of Aggeus the prophet, and of Zacharias the son of Addo: and they built and finished, by the commandment of the God of Israel, and by the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes kings of the Persians. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the elders of the Jews were building and prospering, in accord with the prophecy of Haggai, the prophet, and Zechariah, the son of Iddo. And they built and constructed by the order of the God of Israel, and by the order of Cyrus and Darius, as well as Artaxerxes, the kings of the Persians. <a href="/nabre/ezra/6.htm">New American Bible</a> The elders of the Jews continued to make progress in the building, supported by the message of the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah, son of Iddo. They finished the building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus and Darius, and of Artaxerxes, king of Persia. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So the elders of the Jews built and prospered, through the prophesying of the prophet Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished their building by command of the God of Israel and by decree of Cyrus, Darius, and King Artaxerxes of Persia;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the exiles of the Jews did the work, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded and finished it according to the commandment of the God of Israel and according to the commandment of Cyrus and Darius and Artakhshisht king of Persia. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the captives of Judea worked, and they lifted up the head by the prophecy of Khaggi the Prophet, and of Zekaryah, son of Adu, and they built and they finished by the law of the God of Israel and by the law of Kurash and of Darius and by the law of Artakhshesht, King of Persia.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the elders of the Jews builded and prospered, through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. <a href="/sep/ezra/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the elders of the Jews and the Levites built, at the prophecy of Aggaeus the prophet, and Zacharias the son of Addo: and they built up, and finished it, by the decree of the God of Israel, and by the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Arthasastha, kings of the Persians. <a href="/parallel/ezra/6-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=1461" 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/6.htm">The Temple Completed</a> 13In response, Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates diligently carried out what King Darius had decreed. 14<a href="/hebrew/3062.htm" title="3062: yə·hū·ḏā·yê (N-proper-ms) -- An inhab. of Judah. (Aramaic) patrial from Yhuwd; a Jehudaite (or Judaite), i.e. Jew.">So the Jewish</a> <a href="/hebrew/7868.htm" title="7868: wə·śā·ḇê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- To be hoary. (Aramaic) corresponding to siyb.">elders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1124.htm" title="1124: bā·na·yin (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To build. (Aramaic) or bnah (Aramaic); corresponding to banah; to build.">built</a> <a href="/hebrew/6744.htm" title="6744: ū·maṣ·lə·ḥîn (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To prosper. (Aramaic) corresponding to tsalach; to advance (transitive or intransitive).">and prospered</a> <a href="/hebrew/5017.htm" title="5017: bin·ḇū·’aṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A prophesying. (Aramaic) corresponding to nbuw'ah; inspired teaching.">through the prophesying</a> <a href="/hebrew/2292.htm" title="2292: ḥag·gay (N-proper-ms) -- Haggai -- festal, a Hebrew prophet. From chag; festive; Chaggai, a Heb. Prophet.">of Haggai</a> <a href="/hebrew/5029.htm" title="5029: nə·ḇī·ʾå̄h (N-msd) -- A prophet. (Aramaic) corresponding to nabiy'; a prophet.">the prophet</a> <a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: ū·zə·ḵar·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">and Zechariah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1247.htm" title="1247: bar- (N-msc) -- Son. (Aramaic) corresponding to ben; a son, grandson, etc.">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5714.htm" title="5714: ‘id·dō·w (N-proper-ms) -- Timely, the name of several Isr. Or iiddowo; or tiddiy; from adah; timely; Iddo, the name of five Israelites.">of Iddo.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3635.htm" title="3635: wə·šaḵ·li·lū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3mp) -- To complete. (Aramaic) corresponding to kalal; to complete.">They finished</a> <a href="/hebrew/1124.htm" title="1124: ū·ḇə·nōw (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3mp) -- To build. (Aramaic) or bnah (Aramaic); corresponding to banah; to build.">building</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: min- (Prep) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">according to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2942.htm" title="2942: ṭa·‘am (N-msc) -- Taste, judgment, command. ">the command</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lāh (N-msc) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">of 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/2942.htm" title="2942: ū·miṭ·ṭə·‘êm (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Taste, judgment, command. ">and the decrees</a> <a href="/hebrew/3567.htm" title="3567: kō·w·reš (N-proper-ms) -- A Pers. king. (Aramaic) corresponding to Kowresh.">of Cyrus,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1868.htm" title="1868: wə·ḏā·rə·yā·weš (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Pers. kings. (Aramaic) corresponding to Dar'yavesh.">Darius,</a> <a href="/hebrew/783.htm" title="783: wə·’ar·taḥ·šaśt (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Artachshasht; or by permutation Artachshactu; of foreign origin; Artachshasta, a title of several Persian kings.">and Artaxerxes,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/6540.htm" title="6540: pā·rās (N-proper-fs) -- A country in W. Asia which conquered Bab. (Aramaic) corresponding to Parac.">of Persia.</a> 15And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.…<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="/haggai/1-1.htm">Haggai 1:1</a> In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating <a href="/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1</a> In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying: <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Ezra 5:1-2</a> Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. / Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">2 Chronicles 36:22-23</a> In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a> who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” <a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a> This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: <a href="/daniel/9-25.htm">Daniel 9:25</a> Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress. <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Nehemiah 2:18</a> I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. <a href="/1_kings/6-14.htm">1 Kings 6:14</a> So Solomon built the temple and finished it. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">1 Chronicles 28:19-20</a> “All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” / 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. <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="/haggai/2-4.htm">Haggai 2:4-5</a> But now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD. Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. And be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD. Work! For I am with you, declares the LORD of Hosts. / This is the promise I made to you when you came out of Egypt. And My Spirit remains among you; do not be afraid.” <a href="/acts/15-15.htm">Acts 15:15-18</a> The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written: / ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, / so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things ... <a href="/matthew/1-12.htm">Matthew 1:12-13</a> After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, / Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. <a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a> Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And 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 the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.And the elders<a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8</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="/ezra/4-3.htm">Ezra 4:3</a> But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.through<a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Ezra 5:1,2</a> Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them… <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12-14</a> Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him, and the people did fear before the LORD… <a href="/haggai/2-2.htm">Haggai 2:2</a> Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people, saying,finished it<a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a> The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.according<a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a> That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.<a href="/haggai/1-8.htm">Haggai 1:8</a> Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD.commandment.<a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Ezra 6:13</a> Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.<a href="/ezra/1-1.htm">Ezra 1:1-4</a> Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, … <a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Ezra 4:24</a> Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.<a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra 7:1</a> Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/4-23.htm">Artaxerxes</a> <a href="/ezra/6-3.htm">Builded</a> <a href="/ezra/6-3.htm">Built</a> <a href="/ezra/4-21.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/ezra/6-3.htm">Cyrus</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Darius</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/ezra/5-16.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Haggai</a> <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Iddo</a> <a href="/ezra/5-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Persia</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-11.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-30.htm">Prospered</a> <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Zechariah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Artaxerxes</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Builded</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Built</a> <a href="/ezra/8-17.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Cyrus</a> <a href="/ezra/6-15.htm">Darius</a> <a href="/ezra/7-11.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/ezra/10-8.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/ezra/6-15.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/haggai/1-1.htm">Haggai</a> <a href="/ezra/8-17.htm">Iddo</a> <a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezra/7-18.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Persia</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-12.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/job/9-4.htm">Prospered</a> <a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Zechariah</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 6</div>1. <a href="/ezra/6-1.htm">Darius, finding the decree of Cyrus, makes a new decree for building</a> 13. <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">By the help of Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai the temple is finished</a> 16. <a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">The feast of the dedication is kept</a> 19. <a href="/ezra/6-19.htm">and the Passover</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> <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> </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/6.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/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So the Jewish elders built and prospered The Jewish elders, leaders of the returned exiles, took on the responsibility of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem. This rebuilding effort was not just a physical construction project but a spiritual renewal for the Jewish community. The term "prospered" indicates that their efforts were successful and blessed, suggesting divine favor. This prosperity can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people after the Babylonian exile, as prophesied in <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10-14</a>.through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo Haggai and Zechariah were prophets who played crucial roles in encouraging the people to complete the temple. Haggai's messages, found in the Book of Haggai, emphasized the importance of prioritizing God's house over personal affairs, while Zechariah's visions, recorded in the Book of Zechariah, provided hope and future restoration. Their prophetic ministries were instrumental in motivating the people, showing the power of God's word in guiding and inspiring His people. This highlights the importance of prophecy in the life of Israel and its role in God's redemptive plan.They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel The completion of the temple was in obedience to God's command, reflecting the centrality of divine instruction in the life of Israel. This phrase underscores the sovereignty of God in the affairs of nations and His faithfulness to His covenant promises. The temple's completion was a significant event, symbolizing the restoration of proper worship and the presence of God among His people.and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia The mention of these Persian kings highlights the historical context of the Jewish return from exile. Cyrus the Great issued the initial decree allowing the Jews to return and rebuild the temple (<a href="/ezra/1.htm">Ezra 1:1-4</a>). Darius I reaffirmed this decree and provided support for the project (<a href="/ezra/6.htm">Ezra 6:1-12</a>). Artaxerxes I, though not directly involved in the temple's construction, later supported the Jewish community (<a href="/ezra/7-11.htm">Ezra 7:11-26</a>). These decrees demonstrate God's providence in using foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a>, which speaks of Cyrus as God's shepherd who would fulfill His will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elders_of_the_jews.htm">Elders of the Jews</a> Leaders among the Jewish people who were responsible for overseeing the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/h/haggai_the_prophet.htm">Haggai the Prophet</a> A prophet who encouraged the Jews to resume the work of rebuilding the temple after it had been halted. 3. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah_the_son_of_iddo.htm">Zechariah the son of Iddo</a> Another prophet who, alongside Haggai, motivated the people to complete the temple. 4. <a href="/topical/c/cyrus,_darius,_and_artaxerxes.htm">Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes</a> Persian kings who issued decrees that allowed and supported the rebuilding of the Jewish temple. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_of_the_temple.htm">Rebuilding of the Temple</a> The event of reconstructing the temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prophetic_encouragement.htm">The Power of Prophetic Encouragement</a> The role of Haggai and Zechariah highlights the importance of spiritual encouragement and guidance in fulfilling God's work. We should seek and value godly counsel and encouragement in our own lives. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> The Jews prospered because they followed the command of God. Obedience to God's word is crucial for spiritual success and prosperity. <a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_and_human_authority.htm">Divine Sovereignty and Human Authority</a> The decrees of the Persian kings show how God can use secular authorities to accomplish His divine purposes. We should trust in God's sovereignty over all earthly powers. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_god's_work.htm">Perseverance in God's Work</a> Despite opposition and delays, the Jews completed the temple. This teaches us the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in the tasks God has given us. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> The elders played a key role in the rebuilding process, demonstrating the importance of strong, godly leadership and community cooperation in achieving God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 6</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'twisting_scriptures'_mean.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Haggai?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_priests_corrupted_covenant.htm">Malachi 2:7–8 – Where is the historical or archaeological support that the priests actually corrupted God’s covenant in this manner? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_israel's_restoration_in_hosea.htm">Is there any historical or archeological evidence indicating that Israel enjoyed the kind of comprehensive restoration described in Hosea 14:4–7? </a> <a href="/q/why_don't_bible_and_archaeology_match.htm">Why do the descriptions of the Second Temple in the Bible not match archaeological findings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.--This verse includes all the agents in the great work with which the book deals: from Cyrus to Artaxerxes; the elders, that is, the heads of the Jews; the prophets (see <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm" title="Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even to them.">Ezra 5:1</a>); but all is from the God of Israel, whose commandment Cyrus and all others fulfilled.Artaxerxes king of Persia.--Evidently the Artaxerxes Longimanus of the sequel, whose contributions and help did so much toward the perfecting of the general design, though the "finishing" here mentioned took place fifty years before his reign. Observe that he alone is called "king of Persia," which shows that Ezra is writing in his time, and adds his name to the original record. Just as the later Artaxerxes is introduced, so the earlier Cyrus is, in this comprehensive review.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - And the elders of the Jews builded. See above, <a href="/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5, 9</a>. Probably the same as "the chief of the fathers" of <a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68</a>, and <a href="/ezra/3-12.htm">Ezra 3:12</a>. While the younger men were those who actually laboured, the elders superintended the work. Zerubbabel and Jeshua are no doubt included among them. And they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai... and Zechariah. It can well be understood that Haggai's earnest exhortations, his warnings, his threats, his sarcastic reproaches (<a href="/haggai/1-4.htm">Haggai 1:4, 9</a>), his prophecies of a coming glory to the house greater than any known previously (<a href="/haggai/2-9.htm">Haggai 2:9</a>), would rouse the spirit of the people, and make them labour diligently and perseveringly; but the visions of Zechariah seem less calculated to stir popular feeling. Still the knowledge that the angels of God were interesting themselves in the restoration of the temple (<a href="/zechariah/1-9.htm">Zechariah 1:9-21</a>; <a href="/zechariah/2-3.htm">Zechariah 2:3</a>, etc.), and the many promises that God would "comfort Zion," and "choose Jerusalem" (<a href="/zechariah/1-17.htm">Zechariah 1:17</a>; <a href="/zechariah/2-12.htm">Zechariah 2:12</a>; <a href="/zechariah/3-2.htm">Zechariah 3:2</a>), and that the temple should assuredly be brought to completion (<a href="/zechariah/1-16.htm">Zechariah 1:16</a>; <a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a>), helped no doubt to strengthen the hands of Zerubbabel, and to keep up the zeal of the people. According to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. The commandments of Cyrus and of Darius have been set forth by the writer (see <a href="/ezra/1-3.htm">Ezra 1:3</a>; <a href="/ezra/6-3.htm">Ezra 6:3-5, 7</a>); but nothing has been said as yet of any commandment given by any Artaxerxes to "build" or "finish" the house. On the contrary, the only Arta-xerxes mentioned has been declared to have expressly forbidden the work to proceed (<a href="/ezra/4-7.htm">Ezra 4:7-22</a>). The Artaxerxes of that place, moreover, reigned between Cyrus and Darius, whereas this Artaxerxes should, by the position of his name, be one of the successors of Darius. It has been suggested that Xerxes is intended, and that he may have been associated with his father during the building of the temple. But as Xerxes was the son of Atossa, whom Darius did not marry until he had ascended the throne (Herod., 3:88), he cannot have been more than five years old when the temple was finished. Nor was he ever associated on the throne by his father. Xerxes, therefore, cannot be meant. The next king to Xerxes, however, who really bore the name of Artaxerxes was a favourer of the Jews, and did give commandment to "beautify," and in that sense "finish," the house of the Lord (see <a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Ezra 7:20, 27</a>). We must suppose, therefore, that he is the person intended. The objection that the name is not spelt the same, but has a samech in one place instead of a schin, is too minute to require consideration. The Persians themselves spelt the name of Artaxerxes in more ways than one (Rawlinson, 'Cuneiform Inscriptions of Persia,' vol. 1. p. 348). <a href="/commentaries/ezra/6-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So the Jewish יְהוּדָיֵא֙ (yə·hū·ḏā·yê) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3062.htm">Strong's 3062: </a> Jews -- inhabitants of Judah elders וְשָׂבֵ֤י (wə·śā·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7868.htm">Strong's 7868: </a> To become aged, to grow gray built בָּנַ֣יִן (bā·na·yin) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> To build and prospered וּמַצְלְחִ֔ין (ū·maṣ·lə·ḥîn) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6744.htm">Strong's 6744: </a> To advance through the prophesying בִּנְבוּאַת֙ (bin·ḇū·’aṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5017.htm">Strong's 5017: </a> Inspired teaching of Haggai חַגַּ֣י (ḥag·gay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2292.htm">Strong's 2292: </a> Haggai -- 'festal', a Hebrew prophet the prophet נְבִיָּ֔א (nə·ḇî·yā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5029.htm">Strong's 5029: </a> A prophet and Zechariah וּזְכַרְיָ֖ה (ū·zə·ḵar·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites son בַּר־ (bar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> A son, grandson of Iddo. עִדּ֑וֹא (‘id·dō·w) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5714.htm">Strong's 5714: </a> Iddo -- 'timely', the name of several Israelites They finished וְשַׁכְלִ֗לוּ (wə·šaḵ·li·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3635.htm">Strong's 3635: </a> To complete building וּבְנ֣וֹ (ū·ḇə·nōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> To build according to מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4481.htm">Strong's 4481: </a> From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than the command טַ֙עַם֙ (ṭa·‘am) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2941.htm">Strong's 2941: </a> Account, to be commanded, commandment, matter of the God אֱלָ֣הּ (’ĕ·lāh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> God of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3479.htm">Strong's 3479: </a> Israel -- descendant of Jacob and the decrees וּמִטְּעֵם֙ (ū·miṭ·ṭə·‘êm) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2942.htm">Strong's 2942: </a> Flavor, judgment, account of Cyrus, כּ֣וֹרֶשׁ (kō·w·reš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3567.htm">Strong's 3567: </a> Cyrus -- a person king Darius, וְדָרְיָ֔וֶשׁ (wə·ḏā·rə·yā·weš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1868.htm">Strong's 1868: </a> Darius -- two person kings and Artaxerxes, וְאַרְתַּחְשַׁ֖שְׂתְּא (wə·’ar·taḥ·šaśt) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_783.htm">Strong's 783: </a> Artaxerxes -- a son and successor of Xerxes, king of Persia kings מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king of Persia. פָּרָֽס׃ (pā·rās) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6540.htm">Strong's 6540: </a> Persians -- a country in west Asia which conquered Babylon <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">OT History: Ezra 6:14 The elders of the Jews built (Ezr. 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