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as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />They assigned the priests to their divisions and the Levites to their divisions, over the service of God in Jerusalem, as it is written in the Book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they appointed the priests to their divisions and the Levites in their sections for the service of God in Jerusalem, as it is written in the Book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then they appointed the priests to their divisions and the Levites in their orders for the service of God in Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then they appointed the priests to their divisions and the Levites in their orders for the service of God in Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then they appointed the priests to their sections and the Levites in their divisions for the service of God in Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then they appointed the priests to their divisions and the Levites in their orders for the service of God at Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the book of Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then the priests and Levites were assigned their duties in God's temple in Jerusalem, according to the instructions Moses had written. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The priests were assigned to their divisions and the Levites to their groups [to lead] the worship of God in Jerusalem by following the directions written in the Book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They also organized the priests and the Levites for the Temple services in Jerusalem, according to the instructions contained in the book of Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Furthermore, they established the priests in their divisions and the descendants of Levi in their positions for the service of God conducted at Jerusalem, as is proscribed in the Book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their divisions over the worship of God at Jerusalem, in accord with the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, who is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They set the priests in their divisions and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God which is at Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Moses. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they have established the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, over the service of God that [is] in Jerusalem, as it is written in the scroll of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they have established the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, over the service of God that is in Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they set up the priests in their division, and the Levites in their classes, for the work of God which is in Jerusalem; according to the writing of the book of Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses over the works of God in Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they appointed the priests into their divisions, and the Levites into their turns, over the works of God in Jerusalem, just as it was written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Finally, they set up the priests in their classes and the Levites in their divisions for the service of God in Jerusalem, as is prescribed in the book of Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they set the priests in their divisions and the Levites in their courses for the service of God at Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they set the priests in their ministrations and the Levites in their ministrations over the service of the house of God which is in Jerusalem. as it is written in the book of the law of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they appointed the Priests in their service and the Levites in their service over the work of the house of God which is in Jerusalem, as it is written in the book of Law of Moshe.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their separate orders, for the services of God in Jerusalem, according to the writing of the book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/6-18.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=1514" 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/6.htm">The Feast of Dedication</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6966.htm" title="6966: wa·hă·qî·mū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3mp) -- To arise, stand. (Aramaic) corresponding to quwm.">They also appointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3549.htm" title="3549: ḵā·hă·nay·yā (N-mpd) -- Priest. (Aramaic) corresponding to kohen.">the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/6392.htm" title="6392: bip̄·lug·gā·ṯə·hō·wn (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- A division. (Aramaic) corresponding to pluggah.">by their divisions</a> <a href="/hebrew/3879.htm" title="3879: wə·lê·wā·yê (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Levi. (Aramaic) corresponding to livyah.">and the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/4255.htm" title="4255: bə·maḥ·lə·qā·ṯə·hō·wn (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Class, division. (Aramaic) corresponding to machaloqeth; a section (of the Levites).">by their groups</a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: ‘al- (Prep) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5673.htm" title="5673: ‘ă·ḇî·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Work, service. (Aramaic) from abad; labor or business.">the service</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hā (N-msd) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3390.htm" title="3390: ḇî·rū·šə·lem (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- The capital city of all Isr. (Chald).">in Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3792.htm" title="3792: kiḵ·ṯāḇ (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- A writing. (Aramaic) corresponding to kathab.">according to what is written</a> <a href="/hebrew/5609.htm" title="5609: sə·p̄ar (N-msc) -- A book. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to caphar; a book.">in the Book</a> <a href="/hebrew/4873.htm" title="4873: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. (Aramaic) corresponding to Mosheh.">of Moses.</a> </span><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="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-26</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6</a></span><br />Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-31</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-4.htm">2 Chronicles 35:4-5</a></span><br />Prepare yourselves by families in your divisions, according to the instructions written by David king of Israel and Solomon his son. / Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm">Nehemiah 11:10-12</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jachin; / Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God; / and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31-32</a></span><br />These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-24</a></span><br />David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4-6</a></span><br />David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. / Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13</a></span><br />for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4</a></span><br />“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.</p><p class="hdg">the priests</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">1 Chronicles 23:1-26:32</a></b></br> So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/35-4.htm">2 Chronicles 35:4,5</a></b></br> And prepare <i>yourselves</i> by the houses of your fathers, after your courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son… </p><p class="hdg">as it is written.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6</a></b></br> Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/8-9.htm">Numbers 8:9</a></b></br> And thou shalt bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt gather the whole assembly of the children of Israel together:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/ezra/4-15.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-5.htm">Classes</a> <a href="/ezra/6-4.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-12.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-5.htm">Established</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-19.htm">Groups</a> <a href="/judges/17-12.htm">Installed</a> <a href="/ezra/6-12.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezra/3-2.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Order</a> <a href="/ezra/6-11.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-12.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/ezra/6-2.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Book</a> <a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Classes</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-36.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-6.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Established</a> <a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Groups</a> <a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Installed</a> <a href="/ezra/7-7.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezra/6-20.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/ezra/6-21.htm">Order</a> <a href="/ezra/7-11.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/ezra/6-20.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezra/8-34.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/ezra/7-19.htm">Service</a> <a href="/ezra/7-19.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/ezra/8-34.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/6-1.htm">Darius, finding the decree of Cyrus, makes a new decree for building</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">By the help of Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai the temple is finished</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">The feast of the dedication is kept</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/6-19.htm">and the Passover</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'; 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This division ensured that the priestly duties were carried out systematically and in an orderly manner. The priests were descendants of Aaron, and their roles were crucial for maintaining the temple services and rituals. This structure highlights the importance of order and tradition in worship, emphasizing continuity with past practices.<p><b>and the Levites by their groups</b><br>The Levites, distinct from the priests, were responsible for various supportive roles in temple worship, including music, gatekeeping, and assisting the priests. Their grouping is reminiscent of the divisions outlined in <a href="/1_chronicles/23.htm">1 Chronicles 23-26</a>. The Levites' service underscores the communal aspect of worship, where each group had specific responsibilities, ensuring the smooth functioning of temple activities.<p><b>to the service of God in Jerusalem</b><br>Jerusalem, the spiritual center for the Israelites, was the location of the temple, the focal point of Jewish worship. The service of God in this context refers to the sacrificial system, prayers, and other religious duties performed in the temple. This phrase emphasizes the centrality of Jerusalem in Jewish religious life and the importance of the temple as the dwelling place of God's presence among His people.<p><b>according to what is written in the Book of Moses</b><br>The reference to the Book of Moses indicates adherence to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain the laws and commandments given to Israel. This adherence underscores the importance of scriptural authority and fidelity to God's commands. The Book of Moses provided detailed instructions for the roles of priests and Levites, ensuring that their service aligned with divine directives. This phrase highlights the continuity of worship practices from the time of Moses to the post-exilic period, reflecting a commitment to covenantal faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a></b><br>The religious leaders responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple rituals. They were appointed by their divisions, indicating an organized structure for temple service.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties. They assisted the priests and were organized by their groups for service in the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, where the temple was located. It was the focal point of religious life and the site of the temple's reconstruction.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/book_of_moses.htm">Book of Moses</a></b><br>Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain the laws and instructions given by God to Moses. It served as the authoritative guide for religious practices.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_service.htm">Temple Service</a></b><br>The organized worship and rituals conducted in the temple, which were reinstated following the return from Babylonian exile.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure_in_worship.htm">Order and Structure in Worship</a></b><br>God values order and structure in worship, as seen in the organized divisions of priests and Levites. This reflects His nature and the importance of reverence in worship practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_scripture.htm">Faithfulness to Scripture</a></b><br>The adherence to the "Book of Moses" underscores the importance of grounding religious practices in Scripture. It serves as a reminder to align our worship and service with biblical teachings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The collaboration between priests and Levites highlights the necessity of community and cooperation in fulfilling God's purposes. Each group had a role, emphasizing the value of diverse contributions within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The reestablishment of temple service after exile symbolizes spiritual renewal and restoration. It encourages believers to seek renewal in their own lives and communities, trusting in God's faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_ezra_abandon_foreign_families.htm">Should Ezra have ordered abandoning foreign wives and children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nehemiah_12_1-7_priests_verified.htm">In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_nehemiah_8_9-12_urge_joy,_not_sorrow.htm">Why do Nehemiah 8:9-12 command people to rejoice instead of mourning if they had just realized their past failures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_16_and_2_sam_6_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings?</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>(18) <span class= "bld">In the book of Moses.</span>--The general arrangements only were given in the Pentateuch. The "courses" were of David's time; and their restoration must have been imperfect, as neither were the twenty-four courses of priests complete nor were the Levites in full force.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They</span> <span class="cmt_word">set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses.</span> The completion of the new temple was naturally followed by an arrangement of the ministers corresponding to that which had been originally made by David, and afterwards adopted by Solomon, for the service of the old temple (see <a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6-23</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a>). This arrangement was based upon the ordinances of the law with respect to the respective offices of the two orders, as given in the Book of Numbers (<a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6-10</a>; <a href="/numbers/8-6.htm">Numbers 8:6-26</a>), and, so far, was <span class="cmt_word">according to the writing of the book of Moses.</span> But the "courses" themselves were not established till David's time. CELEBRATION OF THE PASSOVER IN THE ENSUING MONTH, AND OBSERVANCE OF THE FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD (<a href="/ezra/6-19.htm">Ezra 6:19-22</a>). Specially solemn passovers were celebrated on specially solemn occasions; and these received special record at the hands of the sacred writers. Of this kind are the passover celebrated By Hezekiah in the year <span class="date">B.C. 726</span>, recorded in <a href="/2_chronicles/30.htm">2 Chronicles 30</a>, and that celebrated by Josiah in <span class="date">B.C. 624</span>, recorded in <a href="/2_chronicles/35.htm">2 Chronicles 35</a>. Both of these followed upon a cleansing of the temple, and restoration of the temple worship after a period of suspension. Ezra seems to place the passover of <span class="date">B.C. 516</span> in the same category. It marked the period of the full re-establishment of the regular ordinances of religion, more or less interrupted from the time of the destruction of the temple by Nebuchadnezzar. It terminated the abnormal and commenced the normal condition of things. Perhaps it is to mark this, that Ezra at this point disuses the Chaldee dialect, which he had introduced in ch. 4:8, and returns to the Hebrew, the established language of the Jewish religion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/6-18.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">They also appointed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַהֲקִ֨ימוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·hă·qî·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6966.htm">Strong's 6966: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priests</span><br /><span class="heb">כָהֲנַיָּ֜א</span> <span class="translit">(ḵā·hă·nay·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3549.htm">Strong's 3549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by their divisions</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּפְלֻגָּתְה֗וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(bip̄·lug·gā·ṯə·hō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6392.htm">Strong's 6392: </a> </span><span class="str2">A division</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the Levites</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֵוָיֵא֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lê·wā·yê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3879.htm">Strong's 3879: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendants of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by their groups</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמַחְלְקָ֣תְה֔וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(bə·maḥ·lə·qā·ṯə·hō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4255.htm">Strong's 4255: </a> </span><span class="str2">Class, division</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5922.htm">Strong's 5922: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the service</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבִידַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇî·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5673.htm">Strong's 5673: </a> </span><span class="str2">Labor, business</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלָהָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lā·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular determinate<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">in Jerusalem,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם</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 /><br /><span class="word">according to what is written</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּכְתָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(kiḵ·ṯāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3792.htm">Strong's 3792: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something written, a writing, record, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the book</span><br /><span class="heb">סְפַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(sə·p̄ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5609.htm">Strong's 5609: </a> </span><span class="str2">A book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Moses.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶֽׁה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4873.htm">Strong's 4873: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/6-18.htm">Ezra 6:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/6-18.htm">OT History: Ezra 6:18 They set the priests in their divisions (Ezr. 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