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And for this crime their house is to be made a pile of rubble. <a href="/nlt/ezra/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Those who violate this decree in any way will have a beam pulled from their house. Then they will be lifted up and impaled on it, and their house will be reduced to a pile of rubble. <a href="/esv/ezra/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> Also I make a decree that if anyone alters this edict, a beam shall be pulled out of his house, and he shall be impaled on it, and his house shall be made a dunghill. <a href="/bsb/ezra/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I also decree that if any man interferes with this directive, a beam is to be torn from his house and raised up, and he is to be impaled on it. And his own house shall be made a pile of rubble for this offense. <a href="/kjv/ezra/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this. <a href="/nkjv/ezra/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Also I issue a decree that whoever alters this edict, let a timber be pulled from his house and erected, and let him be hanged on it; and let his house be made a refuse heap because of this. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And I issued a decree that any person who violates this decree, a timber shall be pulled out of his house and he shall be impaled on it; and his house shall be turned into a refuse heap on account of this. <a href="/nasb/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And I issued a decree that any man who violates this edict, a timber shall be drawn from his house and he shall be impaled on it and his house shall be made a refuse heap on account of this. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And I issued a decree that any man who violates this edict, a timber shall be drawn from his house and he shall be impaled on it and his house shall be made a refuse heap on account of this. <a href="/lsb/ezra/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I issued a decree that any man who violates this edict, a timber shall be pulled out from his house and he shall be impaled on it and his house shall be made a refuse heap on account of this. <a href="/amp/ezra/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I have also issued a decree that if there is any man who violates this edict, a beam of timber shall be pulled from his house [and set up]; then he shall be impaled on it, and his house shall be turned into a refuse heap for this [violation]. <a href="/csb/ezra/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I also issue a decree concerning any man who interferes with this directive: Let a beam be torn from his house and raised up; he will be impaled on it, and his house will be made into a garbage dump because of this offense. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I also issue a decree concerning any man who interferes with this directive: Let a beam be torn from his house and raised up; he will be impaled on it, and his house will be made into a garbage dump because of this offense. <a href="/asv/ezra/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this: <a href="/cev/ezra/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If any of you don't obey this order, a wooden beam will be taken from your house and sharpened on one end. Then it will be driven through your body, and your house will be torn down and turned into a garbage dump. <a href="/erv/ezra/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this: <a href="/gwt/ezra/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I am also issuing a decree that if anyone tampers with my orders, that person should be impaled on a beam torn from his own house and his house should be turned into a pile of rubble. <a href="/gnt/ezra/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> I further command that if any disobey this order, a wooden beam is to be torn out of their houses, sharpened on one end, and then driven through their bodies. And their houses are to be made a rubbish heap. <a href="/isv/ezra/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> I hereby also decree that whoever shall alter the wording of this edict, let his residence be torn down for timber to build a gallows, hang him on it, and turn his home into an outhouse. <a href="/msb/ezra/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I also decree that if any man interferes with this directive, a beam is to be torn from his house and raised up, and he is to be impaled on it. And his own house shall be made a pile of rubble for this offense. <a href="/net/ezra/6.htm">NET Bible</a> "I hereby give orders that if anyone changes this directive a beam is to be pulled out from his house and he is to be raised up and impaled on it, and his house is to be reduced to a rubbish heap for this indiscretion. <a href="/nheb/ezra/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Also I have made a decree, that whoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this: <a href="/wbt/ezra/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Also I have made a decree, that whoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged upon it; and let his house be made a dunghill for this. <a href="/web/ezra/6.htm">World English Bible</a> I have also made a decree that whoever alters this message, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened on it; and let his house be made a dunghill for this. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And a decree is made by me, that anyone who changes this thing, let wood be pulled down from his house, and being raised up, let him be struck on it, and let his house be made a dunghill for this. <a href="/ylt/ezra/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And by me is made a decree, that any one who changeth this thing, let wood be pulled down from his house, and being raised up, let him be smitten on it, and his house let be made a dunghill for this. <a href="/slt/ezra/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And from me a decree was set up that every man that shall change this word, wood shall be pulled down from his house, and being raised up he shall be fastened upon it; and his house shall be made a dung-hill for this.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I have made a decree: That ii any whosoever, shall alter this commandment, a beam be taken from his house. and set up, and he be nailed upon it, and his house be confiscated. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, the decree has been set forth by me, so that, if there be any man who will change this order, a beam shall be taken from his own house, and it shall be set up, and he shall be nailed to it. Then his house shall be confiscated. <a href="/nabre/ezra/6.htm">New American Bible</a> I also issue this decree: if any man alters this edict, a beam is to be taken from his house, and he is to be lifted up and impaled on it; and his house is to be reduced to rubble for this offense. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Furthermore I decree that if anyone alters this edict, a beam shall be pulled out of the house of the perpetrator, who then shall be impaled on it. The house shall be made a dunghill.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Also I have made a decree that whosoever shall alter this ordinance, let a beam be pulled down from his house, and they shall make it a cross for him and they shall crucify him upon it; and let his house be made a dunghill for this. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the law is set before me, that every man who will change this word, wood shall be torn out from his house and they shall make for him a cross and they shall crucify him upon it, and his house will be given for plunder because of this.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this; <a href="/sep/ezra/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And a decree has been made by me, that every man who shall alter this word, timber shall be pulled down from his house, and let him be lifted up and slain upon it, and his house shall be confiscated. <a href="/parallel/ezra/6-11.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=1412" 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 Decree of Darius</a> …10Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons. 11<a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: ū·min·nî (Conj-w:: Prep:: 1cs) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">I also</a> <a href="/hebrew/7761.htm" title="7761: śîm (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To set, make. (Aramaic) corresponding to suwm.">decree</a> <a href="/hebrew/2942.htm" title="2942: ṭə·‘êm (N-ms) -- Taste, judgment, command. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">if any</a> <a href="/hebrew/606.htm" title="606: ’ĕ·nāš (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. (Aramaic) or renash (Aramaic); corresponding to 'enowsh; a man.">man</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8133.htm" title="8133: yə·haš·nê (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To change. (Aramaic) corresponding to shana.">interferes</a> <a href="/hebrew/1836.htm" title="1836: ḏə·nāh (Pro-ms) -- This. (Aramaic) an orthographical variation of dek; this.">with this</a> <a href="/hebrew/6600.htm" title="6600: piṯ·ḡā·mā (N-msd) -- A command, word, affair. (Aramaic) corresponding to pithgam; a word, answer, letter or decree.">directive,</a> <a href="/hebrew/636.htm" title="636: ’ā‘ (N-ms) -- Wood. (Aramaic) corresponding to ets; a tree or wood.">a beam</a> <a href="/hebrew/5256.htm" title="5256: yiṯ·nə·saḥ (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To pull away. (Aramaic) corresponding to nacach.">is to be torn</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: min- (Prep) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1005.htm" title="1005: bay·ṯêh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. (Aramaic) corresponding to bayith.">his house</a> <a href="/hebrew/2211.htm" title="2211: ū·zə·qîp̄ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To raise, lift up. (Aramaic) corresponding to zaqaph; to hang, i.e. Impale.">and raised up,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4223.htm" title="4223: yiṯ·mə·ḥê (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To smite. (Aramaic) corresponding to macha'; to strike in pieces; also to arrest; specifically to impale.">and he is to be impaled</a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: ‘ă·lō·hî (Prep:: 3ms) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al.">on it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1005.htm" title="1005: ū·ḇay·ṯêh (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. (Aramaic) corresponding to bayith.">And his own house</a> <a href="/hebrew/5648.htm" title="5648: yiṯ·‘ă·ḇêḏ (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To make, do. (Aramaic) corresponding to abad; to do, make, prepare, keep, etc.">shall be made</a> <a href="/hebrew/5122.htm" title="5122: nə·wā·lū (N-fs) -- A refuse heap. (Aramaic) or nvaliy (Aramaic); from an unused root probably meaning to be foul; a sink.">a pile of rubble</a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: ‘al- (Prep) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1836.htm" title="1836: də·nāh (Pro-ms) -- This. (Aramaic) an orthographical variation of dek; this.">this offense.</a> 12May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence.…<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="/daniel/6-24.htm">Daniel 6:24</a> At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. And before they had reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. <a href="/deuteronomy/19-19.htm">Deuteronomy 19:19-21</a> you must do to him as he intended to do to his brother. So you must purge the evil from among you. / Then the rest of the people will hear and be afraid, and they will never again do anything so evil among you. / You must show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot. <a href="/esther/7-9.htm">Esther 7:9-10</a> Then Harbonah, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said: “There is a gallows fifty cubits high at Haman’s house. He had it built for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” “Hang him on it!” declared the king. / So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. <a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Proverbs 19:5</a> A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. <a href="/proverbs/19-9.htm">Proverbs 19:9</a> A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a> Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... <a href="/acts/12-23.htm">Acts 12:23</a> Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. <a href="/matthew/7-2.htm">Matthew 7:2</a> For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Romans 13:4</a> For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-17.htm">1 Corinthians 3:17</a> If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. <a href="/revelation/2-22.htm">Revelation 2:22-23</a> Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. / Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a> But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. <a href="/2_kings/10-27.htm">2 Kings 10:27</a> They also demolished the sacred pillar of Baal. Then they tore down the temple of Baal and made it into a latrine, which it is to this day. <a href="/2_kings/23-15.htm">2 Kings 23:15-16</a> He even pulled down the altar at Bethel, the high place set up by Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin. Then he burned the high place, ground it to powder, and burned the Asherah pole. / And as Josiah turned, he saw the tombs there on the hillside, and he sent someone to take the bones out of the tombs, and he burned them on the altar to defile it, according to the word of the LORD proclaimed by the man of God who had foretold these things.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Also I have made a decree, that whoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this.whosoever<a href="/ezra/7-26.htm">Ezra 7:26</a> And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.timber<a href="/esther/5-4.htm">Esther 5:4</a> And Esther answered, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.<a href="/esther/7-10.htm">Esther 7:10</a> So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.hanged.<a href="/2_kings/9-37.htm">2 Kings 9:37</a> And the carcase of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of the field in the portion of Jezreel; so that they shall not say, This is Jezebel.<a href="/2_kings/10-27.htm">2 Kings 10:27</a> And they brake down the image of Baal, and brake down the house of Baal, and made it a draught house unto this day.<a href="/daniel/2-5.htm">Daniel 2:5</a> The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me: if ye will not make known unto me the dream, with the interpretation thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/34-16.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-35.htm">Alter</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">Beam</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-23.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-33.htm">Crime</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-16.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">Dunghill</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Edict</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-18.htm">Fastened</a> <a href="/ezra/4-13.htm">Furthermore</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-13.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-8.htm">Heap</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/6-1.htm">Issued</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/ezra/6-1.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-7.htm">Pile</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-7.htm">Pulled</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-37.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/ezra/3-3.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/ezra/6-4.htm">Timber</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-11.htm">Violates</a> <a href="/ezra/6-9.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/9-4.htm">Account</a> <a href="/ezra/6-12.htm">Alter</a> <a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Beam</a> <a href="/job/10-17.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/job/31-11.htm">Crime</a> <a href="/ezra/6-12.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/job/18-14.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-13.htm">Dunghill</a> <a href="/esther/1-19.htm">Edict</a> <a href="/esther/1-6.htm">Fastened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-17.htm">Furthermore</a> <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/job/8-17.htm">Heap</a> <a href="/ezra/6-12.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/7-13.htm">Issued</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-15.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/job/3-5.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/ezra/6-18.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/job/8-17.htm">Pile</a> <a href="/ezra/9-3.htm">Pulled</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-13.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Timber</a> <a href="/psalms/55-20.htm">Violates</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Word</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>I also decree that if any man interferes with this directive This decree comes from King Darius of Persia, emphasizing the authority of the Persian Empire over the region. The context is the rebuilding of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem, which had been halted due to opposition. Darius's decree supports the continuation of the temple's construction, reflecting the policy of the Persian rulers to allow subject peoples to practice their religions. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over earthly kingdoms, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/21.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a>, where the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord.a beam is to be torn from his house and raised up The punishment described is severe and symbolic. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the house represented a person's legacy and security. Tearing a beam from one's house signifies the destruction of one's stability and honor. This act also serves as a public warning to others, illustrating the seriousness of defying royal decrees. The imagery of a beam being raised up can be seen as a precursor to the crucifixion, where Jesus was lifted up on a cross, drawing a typological connection to Christ's sacrifice.and he is to be impaled on it Impalement was a common form of execution in ancient Persia, known for its brutality. This method of punishment underscores the gravity of opposing the king's command. Theologically, it reflects the biblical principle of reaping what one sows, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>. The impalement can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the crucifixion of Christ, who bore the curse of sin on the cross, as described in <a href="/galatians/3-13.htm">Galatians 3:13</a>.And his own house shall be made a pile of rubble for this offense The destruction of one's house as a consequence of disobedience serves as a stark warning. In biblical terms, a house reduced to rubble signifies complete desolation and judgment, similar to the fate of Jericho in <a href="/joshua/6-26.htm">Joshua 6:26</a>. This imagery is also prophetic, pointing to the ultimate judgment and destruction of those who oppose God's purposes. Theologically, it emphasizes the theme of divine justice and the consequences of sin, as seen throughout the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_darius.htm">King Darius</a> The Persian king who issued the decree to support the rebuilding of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. His edict included severe penalties for those who would oppose or alter his command. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the Jewish temple was being rebuilt. This was a significant event in Jewish history, marking the return of the exiles and the restoration of worship. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_exiles.htm">The Jewish Exiles</a> The people of Israel who had been taken into captivity in Babylon and were now returning to rebuild the temple and restore their community. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The central place of worship for the Jewish people, symbolizing God's presence among them. Its reconstruction was crucial for the restoration of religious practices. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_edict.htm">The Edict</a> The decree issued by King Darius, which not only allowed but also protected the rebuilding of the temple, ensuring that no one would interfere with the work.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> God's hand is evident in the affairs of nations and kings. He uses even foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes for His people. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The severe penalty for altering the edict underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands and the decrees that support His work. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_opposition.htm">The Consequences of Opposition</a> Those who oppose God's work face serious consequences. This serves as a warning to respect and support God's plans. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_government_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Government in God's Plan</a> Governments can be instruments in God's hands to facilitate His purposes. Believers should pray for leaders to make decisions that align with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_restoration_of_worship.htm">The Restoration of Worship</a> The rebuilding of the temple signifies the restoration of true worship. Believers are called to prioritize worship and the presence of God in their lives.<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/do_records_confirm_jerusalem's_ruin.htm">Jeremiah 9:11 states Jerusalem will be a heap of ruins--do archaeological records fully support this level of devastation?</a> <a href="/q/pahrath-moab_children_freed__2,812_or_2,818.htm">How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)?</a> <a href="/q/how_was_jerusalem's_wall_rebuilt_in_52_days.htm">In Nehemiah 6:15, how is it historically or archaeologically plausible to rebuild Jerusalem's wall in just 52 days?</a> <a href="/q/is_52_days_realistic_for_the_wall's_build.htm">If Nehemiah 3 aligns with Nehemiah 6:15 about completing the wall in just 52 days, is this timeline even possible with ancient technology and labor constraints?</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>(11) Alter this word seems to mean "violate this command," since the alteration of a decree was a thing unheard of.Hanged is literally crucified. Among the Persians crucifixion was generally the nailing of a body to a cross after decapitation; among the Assyrians it was transfixion or impalement. Here the "being set up" refers of course to the man, and not to the beam.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Whoever shall alter this word. Rather, "this edict." To alter the terms of a royal decree would in any country be a heinous offence. In Persia, where the monarch was absolute, and where decrees were regarded as "altering not" (<a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Daniel 6:8, 12</a>), it was a crime of the deepest dye. Hence the severity of the punishment threatened. The punishment has been explained as crucifixion, impalement, and "whipping at a post;" but there seems to be no real doubt that crucifixion is intended. Great criminals were almost always crucified by the Persians (see Brisson, 'De Regno Persarum,' 2. pp. 327-329; and comp. 'Behist. Inscr.,' col. 2. par. 14; col. 3. par. 8). Let his house be made a dunghill Some render "be confiscated," but wrongly. The best Hebraists agree with our translators. The practice of concluding important documents with maledictions was common to the Persians, with the Assyrians, Babylonians, and others (see 'Records of the Past,' vol. 1. pp. 53, 105, 126; vol. 5. p. 26; vol. 7. pp. 19, 20, 56; vol. 9. pp. 35, 36, 95, 100 107, etc.). CHAPTER 6:13-22 <a href="/commentaries/ezra/6-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>I also decree שִׂ֣ים (śîm) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7761.htm">Strong's 7761: </a> To set, make that דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because if any כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> The whole, all, any, every man אֱנָ֗שׁ (’ĕ·nāš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_606.htm">Strong's 606: </a> Man, mankind interferes יְהַשְׁנֵא֙ (yə·haš·nê) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8133.htm">Strong's 8133: </a> To change with this דְנָ֔ה (ḏə·nāh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1836.htm">Strong's 1836: </a> This directive, פִּתְגָמָ֣א (piṯ·ḡā·mā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6600.htm">Strong's 6600: </a> A word, answer, letter, decree a beam אָע֙ (’ā‘) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_636.htm">Strong's 636: </a> A tree, wood is to be torn יִתְנְסַ֥ח (yiṯ·nə·saḥ) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5256.htm">Strong's 5256: </a> To tear away from וּמִנִּי֮ (ū·min·nî) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4481.htm">Strong's 4481: </a> From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than his house בַּיְתֵ֔הּ (bay·ṯêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1005.htm">Strong's 1005: </a> A house and raised up, וּזְקִ֖יף (ū·zə·qîp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2211.htm">Strong's 2211: </a> To raise, lift up and he is to be impaled יִתְמְחֵ֣א (yiṯ·mə·ḥê) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4223.htm">Strong's 4223: </a> To strike in pieces, to arrest, to impale on it. עֲלֹ֑הִי (‘ă·lō·hî) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5922.htm">Strong's 5922: </a> Above, over, upon, against And his own house וּבַיְתֵ֛הּ (ū·ḇay·ṯêh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1005.htm">Strong's 1005: </a> A house shall be made יִתְעֲבֵ֖ד (yiṯ·‘ă·ḇêḏ) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5648.htm">Strong's 5648: </a> To do, make, prepare, keep a pile of rubble נְוָל֥וּ (nə·wā·lū) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5122.htm">Strong's 5122: </a> A refuse heap for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5922.htm">Strong's 5922: </a> Above, over, upon, against this offense. דְּנָֽה׃ (də·nāh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1836.htm">Strong's 1836: </a> This <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/6-11.htm">Ezra 6:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/6-11.htm">Ezra 6:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/6-11.htm">Ezra 6:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/6-11.htm">Ezra 6:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/6-11.htm">Ezra 6:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/6-11.htm">Ezra 6:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/6-11.htm">Ezra 6:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/6-11.htm">Ezra 6:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/6-11.htm">Ezra 6:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/6-11.htm">Ezra 6:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/6-11.htm">OT History: Ezra 6:11 Also I have made a decree that (Ezr. 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