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I Darius have decreed it. Let it be carried out with diligence. <a href="/nlt/ezra/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> May the God who has chosen the city of Jerusalem as the place to honor his name destroy any king or nation that violates this command and destroys this Temple. “I, Darius, have issued this decree. Let it be obeyed with all diligence.” <a href="/esv/ezra/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> May the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who shall put out a hand to alter this, or to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. I Darius make a decree; let it be done with all diligence.” <a href="/bsb/ezra/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> May 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. <a href="/kjv/ezra/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed. <a href="/nkjv/ezra/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And may the God who causes His name to dwell there destroy any king or people who put their hand to alter it, or to destroy this house of God which is in Jerusalem. I Darius issue a decree; let it be done diligently. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> May the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to change it, so as to destroy that house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree; it is to be carried out with all diligence!” <a href="/nasb/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220May the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to change it, so as to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree, let it be carried out with all diligence!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And may the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to change it, so as to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree, let it be carried out with all diligence!” <a href="/lsb/ezra/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> May the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who stretches out his hand to change it, so as to destroy that house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree, let it be done with all diligence!” <a href="/amp/ezra/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> May the God who has caused His Name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to alter this command, so as to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree; let it be carried out quickly and with due diligence.” <a href="/csb/ezra/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> May the God who caused his name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who dares to harm or interfere with this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out diligently. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> May the God who caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who dares to harm or interfere with this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out diligently. <a href="/asv/ezra/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. <a href="/cev/ezra/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I ask the God who is worshiped in Jerusalem to destroy any king or nation who tries either to change what I have said or to tear down his temple. I, Darius, give these orders, and I expect them to be followed carefully. <a href="/erv/ezra/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples, that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. <a href="/gwt/ezra/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> May the God whose name is worshiped there cause the downfall of each king and nation who tries to tamper with my orders or tries to destroy the temple of the God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued a decree. It's to be carried out exactly as ordered. <a href="/gnt/ezra/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> May the God who chose Jerusalem as the place where he is to be worshiped overthrow any king or nation that defies this command and tries to destroy the Temple there. I, Darius, have commanded. My command is to be fully obeyed." <a href="/isv/ezra/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> And may the God who causes his Name to rest there destroy any king or people who might attempt to destroy this Temple of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree. Let it be carried out quickly. <a href="/msb/ezra/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> May 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. <a href="/net/ezra/6.htm">NET Bible</a> May God who makes his name to reside there overthrow any king or nation who reaches out to cause such change so as to destroy this temple of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given orders. Let them be carried out with precision!" <a href="/nheb/ezra/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darayavush have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. <a href="/wbt/ezra/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall attempt to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed. <a href="/web/ezra/6.htm">World English Bible</a> May the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who stretch out their hand to alter this, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree. Let it be done with all diligence. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And God, who caused His Name to dwell there, casts down any king and people that puts forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that [is] in Jerusalem; I Darius have made a decree; let it be done speedily.” <a href="/ylt/ezra/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And God, who caused His name to dwell there, doth cast down any king and people that putteth forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem; I Darius have made a decree; speedily let it be done.' <a href="/slt/ezra/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And God who shall cause his name to dwell there shall cast down every king and people that shall send forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. I Darius set up a decree; it shall be done speedily.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And may the God, that hath caused his name to dwell there, destroy all kingdoms, and the people that shall put out their hand to resist, and to destroy the house of God, that is in Jerusalem. I Darius have made the decree, which I will have diligently complied with. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So then, may the God who has caused his name to live there destroy any kingdoms or people who would extend their hand to fight against or to destroy that house of God, which is in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have established the decree, which I wish to be fulfilled scrupulously.” <a href="/nabre/ezra/6.htm">New American Bible</a> And may the God who causes his name to dwell there overthrow every king or people who may undertake to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree; let it be diligently executed.” <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> May the God who has established his name there overthrow any king or people that shall put forth a hand to alter this, or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, make a decree; let it be done with all diligence.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the God whose name we have found to be there, there shall he dwell, and any king or people who shall stretch out his hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem, I Darius have made a decree that he shall speedily perish. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And God whose name we have found shall dwell there, and every King and a people who will stretch his hand to change or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem, I, Darius, I have established the law that he will be quickly destroyed.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and may the God that hath caused His name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples, that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.' <a href="/sep/ezra/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And may the God whose name dwells there, overthrow every king and people who shall stretch out his hand to alter or destroy the house of God which is in Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be diligently attended to. <a href="/parallel/ezra/6-12.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=1428" 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> …11I 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. 12<a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: wê·lā·hā (Conj-w:: N-msd) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">May God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/8036.htm" title="8036: šə·mêh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A name. (Aramaic) corresponding to shem.">has caused His Name</a> <a href="/hebrew/7932.htm" title="7932: šak·kin (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To dwell. (Aramaic) corresponding to shakan.">to dwell</a> <a href="/hebrew/8536.htm" title="8536: tam·māh (Adv) -- There. (Aramaic) corresponding to sham; there.">there,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4049.htm" title="4049: yə·mag·gar (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To overthrow. (Aramaic) corresponding to magar; to overthrow.">overthrow</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">any</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5972.htm" title="5972: wə·‘am (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- People. (Aramaic) corresponding to am.">or people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/7972.htm" title="7972: yiš·laḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To send. (Aramaic) corresponding to shalach.">lifts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3028.htm" title="3028: yə·ḏêh (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand. (Aramaic) corresponding to yad.">a hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/8133.htm" title="8133: lə·haš·nā·yāh (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To change. (Aramaic) corresponding to shana.">to alter this decree</a> <a href="/hebrew/2255.htm" title="2255: lə·ḥab·bā·lāh (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To destroy, hurt. (Aramaic) corresponding to chabal; to ruin.">or to destroy</a> <a href="/hebrew/1791.htm" title="1791: ḏêḵ (Adj-ms) -- This. (Aramaic) or dak (Aramaic); prolonged from da'; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1005.htm" title="1005: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. (Aramaic) corresponding to bayith.">house</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/576.htm" title="576: ’ă·nāh (Pro-1cs) -- I. (Aramaic) or.anah (Aramaic); corresponding to 'aniy; I.">I,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1868.htm" title="1868: ḏā·rə·yā·weš (N-proper-ms) -- Two Pers. kings. (Aramaic) corresponding to Dar'yavesh.">Darius,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7761.htm" title="7761: śā·meṯ (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To set, make. (Aramaic) corresponding to suwm.">have issued</a> <a href="/hebrew/2942.htm" title="2942: ṭə·‘êm (N-ms) -- Taste, judgment, command. ">the decree.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5648.htm" title="5648: yiṯ·‘ă·ḇiḏ (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To make, do. (Aramaic) corresponding to abad; to do, make, prepare, keep, etc.">Let it be carried out</a> <a href="/hebrew/629.htm" title="629: ’ā·sə·par·nā (Adv) -- Thoroughly, with (all) diligence. (Aramaic) of Persian derivation; diligently.">with diligence.</a> <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="/2_chronicles/36-23.htm">2 Chronicles 36:23</a> “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/6-26.htm">Daniel 6:26-27</a> I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. / He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” <a href="/haggai/1-8.htm">Haggai 1:8</a> Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD. <a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a> “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. <a href="/1_kings/8-43.htm">1 Kings 8:43</a> then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. <a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">2 Kings 19:15-19</a> And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. / Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. / Truly, O LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste these nations and their lands. ... <a href="/psalms/122-6.htm">Psalm 122:6-9</a> Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. / May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” / For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” ... <a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a> Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a> So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <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="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19-22</a> Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, / built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the God that has caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.caused<a href="/exodus/20-24.htm">Exodus 20:24</a> An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.<a href="/deuteronomy/12-5.htm">Deuteronomy 12:5,11</a> But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: … <a href="/deuteronomy/16-2.htm">Deuteronomy 16:2</a> Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD shall choose to place his name there.destroy<a href="/psalms/5-10.htm">Psalm 5:10</a> Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.<a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8-10</a> Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee… <a href="/psalms/137-8.htm">Psalm 137:8,9</a> O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us… I Darius<a href="/esther/3-14.htm">Esther 3:14,15</a> The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day… <a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Esther 8:14</a> So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.speed<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="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a> Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/6-11.htm">Alter</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">Attempt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-13.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/ezra/6-1.htm">Darius</a> <a href="/ezra/6-11.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-21.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Diligence</a> <a href="/ezra/4-17.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/ezra/6-5.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/ezra/5-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezra/6-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/6-9.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezra/4-22.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-8.htm">Overthrow</a> <a href="/ezra/4-4.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-21.htm">Speed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/89-34.htm">Alter</a> <a href="/daniel/11-15.htm">Attempt</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-11.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Darius</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Diligence</a> <a href="/ezra/8-32.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/ezra/7-12.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezra/6-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/6-18.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezra/7-12.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Overthrow</a> <a href="/ezra/9-1.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-19.htm">Speed</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>May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there This phrase emphasizes the divine presence in the temple at Jerusalem. The concept of God's Name dwelling in a specific place is rooted in <a href="/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11</a>, where God chooses a place for His Name to reside. The temple is not just a building but a symbol of God's covenant and presence among His people. This reflects the Shekinah glory that filled the temple, signifying God's approval and presence (<a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a>).overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree This part of the verse is a protective invocation against any opposition to the rebuilding of the temple. Historically, the decree by Darius was a continuation of the policies of Cyrus, who initially allowed the Jews to return and rebuild (<a href="/ezra/1.htm">Ezra 1:1-4</a>). The phrase underscores the divine protection over the temple project, suggesting that any opposition would face divine retribution, similar to how God protected Israel against their enemies in the past (<a href="/exodus/23-22.htm">Exodus 23:22</a>).or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem The temple in Jerusalem was central to Jewish worship and identity. Its destruction by the Babylonians in 586 BC was a significant event, leading to the Babylonian exile. The rebuilding under Darius was a fulfillment of prophecy (<a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a>) and a restoration of worship. The temple's significance is also seen in its typology of Jesus Christ, who referred to His body as the temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>), indicating that He is the ultimate dwelling place of God among men.I, Darius, have issued the decree Darius I, the Persian king, reigned from 522-486 BC. His decree was a legal and authoritative command that reinforced the earlier decree by Cyrus. This highlights the continuity of God's plan through different rulers and empires, showing that God can use even pagan kings to accomplish His purposes (<a href="/proverbs/21.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a>). Darius's support was crucial for the completion of the temple, demonstrating God's sovereignty over history.Let it be carried out with diligence The call for diligence reflects the importance and urgency of the temple's completion. It underscores the need for faithful obedience to God's commands and the decrees of the king. This mirrors the biblical principle of working heartily as for the Lord (<a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a>). The emphasis on diligence also serves as a reminder of the perseverance required in fulfilling God's work, as seen in the rebuilding efforts led by Zerubbabel and Jeshua (<a href="/ezra/5-2.htm">Ezra 5:2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure who has caused His Name to dwell in the temple, signifying His presence and authority. 2. <a href="/topical/d/darius.htm">Darius</a> The Persian king who issued the decree to support the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a> The sacred place where God's Name dwells, representing His covenant with Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_decree.htm">The Decree</a> A royal command by King Darius to ensure the protection and completion of the temple. 5. <a href="/topical/o/opponents_of_the_temple.htm">Opponents of the Temple</a> Any king or people who might attempt to alter or destroy the temple, against whom the decree warns.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty.htm">Divine Sovereignty</a> God is in control of history and uses even foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes. Trust in His overarching plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanctity_of_god's_dwelling.htm">The Sanctity of God's Dwelling</a> The temple is a symbol of God's presence. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we must honor that sacredness in our lives. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> Just as Darius commanded diligence in carrying out the decree, we should be diligent in obeying God's Word. <a href="/topical/p/protection_of_god's_work.htm">Protection of God's Work</a> God promises to protect His work and His people. We can have confidence that He will guard what is dedicated to Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_decrees.htm">The Power of Decrees</a> Words and decrees have power. As believers, we should speak life and align our words with God's will.<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/is_ecbatana's_royal_archive_reliable.htm">How reliable is the royal archive 'found at Ecbatana' (Ezra 6:1-2) when no clear archaeological record of such a discovery exists?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_historical_proof_of_ezra_6's_temple.htm">Is there any external historical evidence supporting the swift completion of the Temple described in Ezra 6:13-15?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_jeremiah's_70-year_prophecy.htm">How can Jeremiah's seventy-year prophecy in 2 Chronicles 36:21 be reconciled with varying historical sources about the length of the exile?</a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezra/6-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>May God, וֵֽאלָהָ֞א (wê·lā·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> God who דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because has caused His name שְׁמֵ֣הּ (šə·mêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8036.htm">Strong's 8036: </a> A name to dwell שַׁכִּ֧ן (šak·kin) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7932.htm">Strong's 7932: </a> To reside, permanently stay there, תַּמָּ֗ה (tam·māh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8536.htm">Strong's 8536: </a> There overthrow יְמַגַּ֞ר (yə·mag·gar) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4049.htm">Strong's 4049: </a> To overthrow any כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> The whole, all, any, every king מֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king or people וְעַם֙ (wə·‘am) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5972.htm">Strong's 5972: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who דִּ֣י ׀ (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because lifts יִשְׁלַ֣ח (yiš·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7972.htm">Strong's 7972: </a> To send away, for, out a hand יְדֵ֗הּ (yə·ḏêh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3028.htm">Strong's 3028: </a> A hand to alter [this decree] לְהַשְׁנָיָ֛ה (lə·haš·nā·yāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8133.htm">Strong's 8133: </a> To change or to destroy לְחַבָּלָ֛ה (lə·ḥab·bā·lāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2255.htm">Strong's 2255: </a> To destroy, hurt this דֵ֖ךְ (ḏêḵ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1791.htm">Strong's 1791: </a> This house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1005.htm">Strong's 1005: </a> A house of God אֱלָהָ֥א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> God in Jerusalem. בִירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם (ḇî·rū·šə·lem) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3390.htm">Strong's 3390: </a> Jerusalem -- the capital city of all Israel I, אֲנָ֤ה (’ă·nāh) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_576.htm">Strong's 576: </a> I Darius, דָרְיָ֙וֶשׁ֙ (ḏā·rə·yā·weš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1868.htm">Strong's 1868: </a> Darius -- two person kings have issued שָׂ֣מֶת (śā·meṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7761.htm">Strong's 7761: </a> To set, make the decree. טְעֵ֔ם (ṭə·‘êm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2942.htm">Strong's 2942: </a> Flavor, judgment, account Let it be carried out יִתְעֲבִֽד׃ (yiṯ·‘ă·ḇiḏ) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5648.htm">Strong's 5648: </a> To do, make, prepare, keep with diligence. אָסְפַּ֖רְנָא (’ā·sə·par·nā) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_629.htm">Strong's 629: </a> Thoroughly, with (all) diligence <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/6-12.htm">OT History: Ezra 6:12 And the God who has caused his (Ezr. 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