f | # Ezra | f | # Ezra |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by th | | 1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by th |
| e mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus | | e mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus |
| king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put | | king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put |
| it also in writing, saying, | | it also in writing, saying, |
| 2 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the | | 2 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the |
| kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem | | kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem |
| , which is in Judah. | | , which is in Judah. |
| 3 Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go | | 3 Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go |
| up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israe | | up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israe |
| l, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem. | | l, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem. |
n | 4 And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his p | n | 4 And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his p |
| lace help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, besid | | lace help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts beside |
| e the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem. | | s the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem. |
| 5 Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, | | 5 Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, |
| and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build th | | and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build th |
| e house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. | | e house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. |
n | 6 And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of sil | n | 6 And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of sil |
| ver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside al | | ver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things besides al |
| l that was willingly offered. | | l that was willingly offered. |
| 7 Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD, which | | 7 Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD, which |
| Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put them in the house | | Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put them in the house |
| of his gods; | | of his gods; |
| 8 Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the | | 8 Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the |
| treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah. | | treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah. |
| 9 And this is the number of them: thirty chargers of gold, a thousand chargers o | | 9 And this is the number of them: thirty chargers of gold, a thousand chargers o |
| f silver, nine and twenty knives, | | f silver, nine and twenty knives, |
| 10 Thirty basins of gold, silver basins of a second sort four hundred and ten, a | | 10 Thirty basins of gold, silver basins of a second sort four hundred and ten, a |
| nd other vessels a thousand. | | nd other vessels a thousand. |
| 11 All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and four hundred. Al | | 11 All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and four hundred. Al |
| l these did Sheshbazzar bring up with them of the captivity that were brought up | | l these did Sheshbazzar bring up with them of the captivity that were brought up |
| from Babylon unto Jerusalem. | | from Babylon unto Jerusalem. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 Now these are the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, | | 1 Now these are the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, |
| of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon ha | | of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon ha |
| d carried away unto Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one | | d carried away unto Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one |
| unto his city; | | unto his city; |
n | 2 Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bil | n | 2 Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bil |
| shan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Isra | | shan, Mizpar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah, the number of the men of the people of Isra |
| el: | | el; |
| 3 The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two. | | 3 The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two. |
| 4 The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two. | | 4 The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two. |
| 5 The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five. | | 5 The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five. |
| 6 The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand | | 6 The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand |
| eight hundred and twelve. | | eight hundred and twelve. |
| 7 The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. | | 7 The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. |
| 8 The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five. | | 8 The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five. |
| 9 The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore. | | 9 The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore. |
| 10 The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two. | | 10 The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two. |
| 11 The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three. | | 11 The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three. |
| 12 The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two. | | 12 The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two. |
| 13 The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. | | 13 The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six. |
| 14 The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. | | 14 The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six. |
| 15 The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four. | | 15 The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four. |
| 16 The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. | | 16 The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. |
| 17 The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three. | | 17 The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three. |
| 18 The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve. | | 18 The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve. |
| 19 The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three. | | 19 The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three. |
| 20 The children of Gibbar, ninety and five. | | 20 The children of Gibbar, ninety and five. |
| 21 The children of Beth-lehem, an hundred twenty and three. | | 21 The children of Beth-lehem, an hundred twenty and three. |
| 22 The men of Netophah, fifty and six. | | 22 The men of Netophah, fifty and six. |
| 23 The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight. | | 23 The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight. |
| 24 The children of Azmaveth, forty and two. | | 24 The children of Azmaveth, forty and two. |
| 25 The children of Kirjath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty | | 25 The children of Kirjath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty |
| and three. | | and three. |
| 26 The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one. | | 26 The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one. |
| 27 The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two. | | 27 The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two. |
| 28 The men of Beth-el and Ai, two hundred twenty and three. | | 28 The men of Beth-el and Ai, two hundred twenty and three. |
| 29 The children of Nebo, fifty and two. | | 29 The children of Nebo, fifty and two. |
| 30 The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six. | | 30 The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six. |
| 31 The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. | | 31 The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. |
| 32 The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty. | | 32 The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty. |
| 33 The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five. | | 33 The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five. |
| 34 The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. | | 34 The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. |
| 35 The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty. | | 35 The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty. |
n | 36 The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred se | n | 36 The priests: the children of Jediah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred sev |
| venty and three. | | enty and three; |
| 37 The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. | | 37 The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. |
| 38 The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. | | 38 The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven. |
| 39 The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. | | 39 The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. |
| 40 The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, | | 40 The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, |
| seventy and four. | | seventy and four. |
| 41 The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight. | | 41 The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight. |
| 42 The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, t | | 42 The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, t |
| he children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the childr | | he children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the childr |
| en of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine. | | en of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine. |
n | 43 The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of | n | 43 The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of |
| Tabbaoth, | | Tabbaoth, |
| 44 The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon, | | 44 The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon, |
| 45 The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub, | | 45 The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub, |
| 46 The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, | | 46 The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, |
| 47 The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah, | | 47 The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah, |
| 48 The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam, | | 48 The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam, |
| 49 The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai, | | 49 The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai, |
| 50 The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim, | | 50 The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim, |
| 51 The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur, | | 51 The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur, |
| 52 The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha, | | 52 The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha, |
| 53 The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah, | | 53 The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah, |
| 54 The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha. | | 54 The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha. |
| 55 The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of So | | 55 The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of So |
| phereth, the children of Peruda, | | phereth, the children of Peruda, |
| 56 The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, | | 56 The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel, |
| 57 The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth | | 57 The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth |
| of Zebaim, the children of Ami. | | of Zebaim, the children of Ami. |
n | 58 All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, were three hundred | n | 58 All the Nethinim and the children of Solomon's servants were three hundred ni |
| ninety and two. | | nety and two. |
| 59 And these were they which went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsa, Cherub, Addan, a | | 59 And these were they which went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsa, Cherub, Addan, a |
| nd Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, and their seed, whether | | nd Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, and their seed, whether |
| they were of Israel: | | they were of Israel: |
n | 60 The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six | n | 60 The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekodah, six |
| hundred fifty and two. | | hundred fifty and two; |
| 61 And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of | | 61 And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of |
| Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai | | Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai |
| the Gileadite, and was called after their name: | | the Gileadite, and was called after their name: |
| 62 These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but | | 62 These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but |
| they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. | | they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood. |
| 63 And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy t | | 63 And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy t |
| hings, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim. | | hings, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim. |
| 64 The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and | | 64 The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and |
| threescore, | | threescore, |
n | 65 Beside their servants and their maids, of whom there were seven thousand thre | n | 65 Besides their servants and their maids, of whom there were seven thousand thr |
| e hundred thirty and seven: and there were among them two hundred singing men an | | ee hundred thirty and seven; and there were among them two hundred singing men a |
| d singing women. | | nd singing women. |
| 66 Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred fort | | 66 Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred fort |
| y and five; | | y and five; |
| 67 Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven h | | 67 Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven h |
| undred and twenty. | | undred and twenty. |
| 68 And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD | | 68 And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD |
| which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his | | which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his |
| place: | | place: |
n | 69 They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and on | n | 69 They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and on |
| e thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred pri | | e thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pounds of silver, and one hundred pr |
| ests' garments. | | iests' garments. |
| 70 So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and | | 70 So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and |
| the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their | | the porters, and the Nethinim dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their ci |
| cities. | | ties. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the ci | | 1 And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the ci |
| ties, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. | | ties, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. |
| 2 Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zer | | 2 Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zer |
| ubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God | | ubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God |
| of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Mos | | of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Mos |
| es the man of God. | | es the man of God. |
| 3 And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the p | | 3 And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the p |
| eople of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD | | eople of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD |
| , even burnt offerings morning and evening. | | , even burnt offerings morning and evening. |
| 4 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the dai | | 4 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the dai |
| ly burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day | | ly burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day |
| required; | | required; |
| 5 And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and | | 5 And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and |
| of all the set feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of every one that | | of all the set feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of every one that |
| willingly offered a freewill offering unto the LORD. | | willingly offered a freewill offering unto the LORD. |
| 6 From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings un | | 6 From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings un |
| to the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid. | | to the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid. |
| 7 They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and dri | | 7 They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and dri |
| nk, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from | | nk, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from |
| Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king | | Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king |
| of Persia. | | of Persia. |
| 8 Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in | | 8 Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in |
| the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of J | | the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of J |
| ozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all t | | ozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all t |
| hey that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levite | | hey that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levite |
| s, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the | | s, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the |
| LORD. | | LORD. |
| 9 Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the so | | 9 Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the so |
| ns of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons | | ns of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons |
| of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. | | of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. |
| 10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set | | 10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set |
| the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph w | | the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph w |
| ith cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. | | ith cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. |
| 11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; | | 11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; |
| because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the | | because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the |
| people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the found | | people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the found |
| ation of the house of the LORD was laid. | | ation of the house of the LORD was laid. |
| 12 But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancien | | 12 But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancien |
| t men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid | | t men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid |
| before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy: | | before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy: |
| 13 So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the n | | 13 So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the n |
| oise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and | | oise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and |
| the noise was heard afar off. | | the noise was heard afar off. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the | | 1 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the |
| captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel; | | captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel; |
| 2 Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto t | | 2 Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto t |
| hem, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice | | hem, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice |
| unto him since the days of Esar-haddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither | | unto him since the days of Esar-haddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither |
| . | | . |
| 3 But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel | | 3 But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel |
| , said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; | | , said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; |
| but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus | | but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus |
| the king of Persia hath commanded us. | | the king of Persia hath commanded us. |
| 4 Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and tro | | 4 Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and tro |
| ubled them in building, | | ubled them in building, |
| 5 And hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the days o | | 5 And hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the days o |
| f Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia. | | f Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia. |
| 6 And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they unto | | 6 And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they unto |
| him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. | | him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. |
| 7 And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest | | 7 And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest |
| of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the lett | | of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the lett |
| er was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue. | | er was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue. |
| 8 Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem | | 8 Rehum the chancellor and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter against Jerusalem |
| to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: | | to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: |
| 9 Then wrote Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of thei | | 9 Then wrote Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of thei |
| r companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, | | r companions; the Dinaites, the Apharsathchites, the Tarpelites, the Apharsites, |
| the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites, and the Elamit | | the Archevites, the Babylonians, the Susanchites, the Dehavites, and the Elamit |
| es, | | es, |
n | 10 And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, a | n | 10 And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnapper brought over an |
| nd set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, a | | d set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, an |
| nd at such a time. | | d at such a time. |
| 11 This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes | | 11 This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes |
| the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time. | | the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time. |
| 12 Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are co | | 12 Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are co |
| me unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the | | me unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the |
| walls thereof, and joined the foundations. | | walls thereof, and joined the foundations. |
| 13 Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls s | | 13 Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls s |
| et up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt | | et up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt |
| endamage the revenue of the kings. | | endamage the revenue of the kings. |
| 14 Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not meet f | | 14 Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not meet f |
| or us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king | | or us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king |
| ; | | ; |
| 15 That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt t | | 15 That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt t |
| hou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious cit | | hou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious cit |
| y, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition withi | | y, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition withi |
| n the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed. | | n the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed. |
| 16 We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereo | | 16 We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereo |
| f set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river. | | f set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river. |
| 17 Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the s | | 17 Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the s |
| cribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the r | | cribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the r |
| est beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time. | | est beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time. |
| 18 The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me. | | 18 The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me. |
| 19 And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of | | 19 And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of |
| old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition | | old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition |
| have been made therein. | | have been made therein. |
| 20 There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all c | | 20 There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all c |
| ountries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them. | | ountries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them. |
| 21 Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be no | | 21 Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be no |
| t builded, until another commandment shall be given from me. | | t builded, until another commandment shall be given from me. |
| 22 Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt | | 22 Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt |
| of the kings? | | of the kings? |
| 23 Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shims | | 23 Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shims |
| hai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto th | | hai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto th |
| e Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. | | e Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. |
| 24 Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased | | 24 Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased |
| unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia. | | unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
| | | |
| 1 Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesi | | 1 Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesi |
| ed unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Isra | | ed unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Isra |
| el, even unto them. | | el, even unto them. |
| 2 Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, a | | 2 Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, a |
| nd began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the | | nd began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the |
| prophets of God helping them. | | prophets of God helping them. |
| 3 At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and She | | 3 At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and She |
| thar-boznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded y | | thar-boznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded y |
| ou to build this house, and to make up this wall? | | ou to build this house, and to make up this wall? |
| 4 Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that m | | 4 Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that m |
| ake this building? | | ake this building? |
| 5 But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not | | 5 But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not |
| cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answ | | cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answ |
| er by letter concerning this matter. | | er by letter concerning this matter. |
| 6 The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Sheth | | 6 The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Sheth |
| ar-boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the riv | | ar-boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the riv |
| er, sent unto Darius the king: | | er, sent unto Darius the king: |
| 7 They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, a | | 7 They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, a |
| ll peace. | | ll peace. |
| 8 Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the hou | | 8 Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the hou |
| se of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in t | | se of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in t |
| he walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands. | | he walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands. |
| 9 Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who commanded you to buil | | 9 Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who commanded you to buil |
| d this house, and to make up these walls? | | d this house, and to make up these walls? |
| 10 We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of | | 10 We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of |
| the men that were the chief of them. | | the men that were the chief of them. |
| 11 And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of h | | 11 And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of h |
| eaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, whic | | eaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, whic |
| h a great king of Israel builded and set up. | | h a great king of Israel builded and set up. |
| 12 But after that our fathers had provoked the God of heaven unto wrath, he gave | | 12 But after that our fathers had provoked the God of heaven unto wrath, he gave |
| them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, the Chaldean, who des | | them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, the Chaldean, who des |
| troyed this house, and carried the people away into Babylon. | | troyed this house, and carried the people away into Babylon. |
| 13 But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a | | 13 But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a |
| decree to build this house of God. | | decree to build this house of God. |
| 14 And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadne | | 14 And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadne |
| zzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the tem | | zzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the tem |
| ple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and | | ple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and |
| they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made gover | | they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made gover |
| nor; | | nor; |
| 15 And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is | | 15 And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is |
| in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place. | | in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place. |
| 16 Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God w | | 16 Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God w |
| hich is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in buildin | | hich is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in buildin |
| g, and yet it is not finished. | | g, and yet it is not finished. |
| 17 Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the k | | 17 Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the k |
| ing's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree | | ing's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree |
| was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the | | was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the |
| king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter. | | king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
| | | |
| 1 Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the ro | | 1 Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the ro |
| lls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. | | lls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. |
| 2 And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the province of the | | 2 And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the province of the |
| Medes, a roll, and therein was a record thus written: | | Medes, a roll, and therein was a record thus written: |
| 3 In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king made a decree conc | | 3 In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king made a decree conc |
| erning the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the house be builded, the place where | | erning the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the house be builded, the place where |
| they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the h | | they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the h |
| eight thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore cubits; | | eight thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore cubits; |
| 4 With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses | | 4 With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses |
| be given out of the king's house: | | be given out of the king's house: |
| 5 And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchad | | 5 And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchad |
| nezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Baby | | nezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Baby |
| lon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every | | lon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every |
| one to his place, and place them in the house of God. | | one to his place, and place them in the house of God. |
| 6 Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your com | | 6 Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your com |
| panions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence: | | panions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence: |
| 7 Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the | | 7 Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the |
| elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place. | | elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place. |
| 8 Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the | | 8 Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the |
| building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute bey | | building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute bey |
| ond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hind | | ond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hind |
| ered. | | ered. |
| 9 And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, fo | | 9 And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, fo |
| r the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, accordin | | r the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, accordin |
| g to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them | | g to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them |
| day by day without fail: | | day by day without fail: |
| 10 That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and p | | 10 That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and p |
| ray for the life of the king, and of his sons. | | ray for the life of the king, and of his sons. |
| 11 Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber b | | 11 Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber b |
| e pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and l | | e pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and l |
| et his house be made a dunghill for this. | | et his house be made a dunghill for this. |
| 12 And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and pe | | 12 And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and pe |
| ople, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God whi | | ople, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God whi |
| ch is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed. | | ch is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed. |
| 13 Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar-boznai, and their compa | | 13 Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar-boznai, and their compa |
| nions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily. | | nions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily. |
| 14 And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesyin | | 14 And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesyin |
| g of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and fin | | g of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and fin |
| ished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to th | | ished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to th |
| e commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. | | e commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. |
| 15 And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in | | 15 And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in |
| the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king. | | the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king. |
| 16 And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the | | 16 And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the |
| children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy, | | children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy, |
| 17 And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two h | | 17 And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two h |
| undred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve h | | undred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve h |
| e goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. | | e goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. |
| 18 And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses | | 18 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 | | , for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of |
| Moses. | | Moses. |
| 19 And the children of the captivity kept the passover upon the fourteenth day o | | 19 And the children of the captivity kept the passover upon the fourteenth day o |
| f the first month. | | f the first month. |
| 20 For the priests and the Levites were purified together, all of them were pure | | 20 For the priests and the Levites were purified together, all of them were pure |
| , and killed the passover for all the children of the captivity, and for their b | | , and killed the passover for all the children of the captivity, and for their b |
| rethren the priests, and for themselves. | | rethren the priests, and for themselves. |
| 21 And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and all s | | 21 And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and all s |
| uch as had separated themselves unto them from the filthiness of the heathen of | | uch as had separated themselves unto them from the filthiness of the heathen of |
| the land, to seek the LORD God of Israel, did eat, | | the land, to seek the LORD God of Israel, did eat, |
| 22 And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had | | 22 And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had |
| made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to stre | | made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to stre |
| ngthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel. | | ngthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
| | | |
| 1 Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the so | | 1 Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the so |
| n of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, | | n of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, |
| 2 The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, | | 2 The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, |
| 3 The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, | | 3 The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, |
| 4 The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki, | | 4 The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki, |
| 5 The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron | | 5 The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron |
| the chief priest: | | the chief priest: |
| 6 This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, | | 6 This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, |
| which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his reques | | which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his reques |
| t, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him. | | t, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him. |
n | 7 And there went up some of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the | n | 7 And there went up some of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the |
| Levites, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, unto Jerusalem, in | | Levites, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinim unto Jerusalem in th |
| the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king. | | e seventh year of Artaxerxes, the king. |
| 8 And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of | | 8 And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of |
| the king. | | the king. |
| 9 For upon the first day of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and | | 9 For upon the first day of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and |
| on the first day of the fifth month came he to Jerusalem, according to the good | | on the first day of the fifth month came he to Jerusalem, according to the good |
| hand of his God upon him. | | hand of his God upon him. |
| 10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, an | | 10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, an |
| d to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. | | d to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. |
| 11 Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra th | | 11 Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra th |
| e priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD | | e priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD |
| , and of his statutes to Israel. | | , and of his statutes to Israel. |
| 12 Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the G | | 12 Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the G |
| od of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time. | | od of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time. |
| 13 I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and of his priests an | | 13 I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and of his priests an |
| d Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerus | | d Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerus |
| alem, go with thee. | | alem, go with thee. |
| 14 Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to inqu | | 14 Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to inqu |
| ire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in | | ire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in |
| thine hand; | | thine hand; |
| 15 And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have fre | | 15 And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have fre |
| ely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem, | | ely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem, |
| 16 And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babyl | | 16 And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babyl |
| on, with the freewill offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willi | | on, with the freewill offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willi |
| ngly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem: | | ngly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem: |
| 17 That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with the | | 17 That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with the |
| ir meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of th | | ir meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of th |
| e house of your God which is in Jerusalem. | | e house of your God which is in Jerusalem. |
| 18 And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the r | | 18 And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the r |
| est of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your God. | | est of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your God. |
| 19 The vessels also that are given thee for the service of the house of thy God, | | 19 The vessels also that are given thee for the service of the house of thy God, |
| those deliver thou before the God of Jerusalem. | | those deliver thou before the God of Jerusalem. |
| 20 And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou sha | | 20 And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou sha |
| lt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure house. | | lt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure house. |
| 21 And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers whi | | 21 And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers whi |
| ch are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law | | ch are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law |
| of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily, | | of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily, |
| 22 Unto an hundred talents of silver, and to an hundred measures of wheat, and t | | 22 Unto an hundred talents of silver, and to an hundred measures of wheat, and t |
| o an hundred baths of wine, and to an hundred baths of oil, and salt without pre | | o an hundred baths of wine, and to an hundred baths of oil, and salt without pre |
| scribing how much. | | scribing how much. |
| 23 Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for t | | 23 Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for t |
| he house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm o | | he house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm o |
| f the king and his sons? | | f the king and his sons? |
n | 24 Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, p | n | 24 Also, we certify you that, touching any of the priests, and Levites, singers, |
| orters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to | | porters, Nethinim, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to |
| impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them. | | impose toll, tribute, or custom upon them. |
| 25 And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magis | | 25 And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magis |
| trates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all | | trates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all |
| such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not. | | such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not. |
| 26 And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let ju | | 26 And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let ju |
| dgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment | | dgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment |
| , or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. | | , or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. |
| 27 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this i | | 27 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this i |
| n the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem: | | n the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem: |
| 28 And hath extended mercy unto me before the king, and his counsellors, and bef | | 28 And hath extended mercy unto me before the king, and his counsellors, and bef |
| ore all the king's mighty princes. And I was strengthened as the hand of the LOR | | ore all the king's mighty princes. And I was strengthened as the hand of the LOR |
| D my God was upon me, and I gathered together out of Israel chief men to go up w | | D my God was upon me, and I gathered together out of Israel chief men to go up w |
| ith me. | | ith me. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
| | | |
| 1 These are now the chief of their fathers, and this is the genealogy of them th | | 1 These are now the chief of their fathers, and this is the genealogy of them th |
| at went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king. | | at went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king. |
| 2 Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons | | 2 Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons |
| of David; Hattush. | | of David; Hattush. |
| 3 Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him wer | | 3 Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him wer |
| e reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty. | | e reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty. |
| 4 Of the sons of Pahath-moab; Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hu | | 4 Of the sons of Pahath-moab; Elihoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him two hu |
| ndred males. | | ndred males. |
| 5 Of the sons of Shechaniah; the son of Jahaziel, and with him three hundred mal | | 5 Of the sons of Shechaniah; the son of Jahaziel, and with him three hundred mal |
| es. | | es. |
| 6 Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males. | | 6 Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males. |
| 7 And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy ma | | 7 And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy ma |
| les. | | les. |
| 8 And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fours | | 8 And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fours |
| core males. | | core males. |
| 9 Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and e | | 9 Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and e |
| ighteen males. | | ighteen males. |
| 10 And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred a | | 10 And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred a |
| nd threescore males. | | nd threescore males. |
| 11 And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and | | 11 And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and |
| eight males. | | eight males. |
| 12 And of the sons of Azgad; Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him an hundre | | 12 And of the sons of Azgad; Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him an hundre |
| d and ten males. | | d and ten males. |
| 13 And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, an | | 13 And of the last sons of Adonikam, whose names are these, Eliphelet, Jeiel, an |
| d Shemaiah, and with them threescore males. | | d Shemaiah, and with them threescore males. |
| 14 Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males. | | 14 Of the sons also of Bigvai; Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seventy males. |
| 15 And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there ab | | 15 And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there ab |
| ode we in tents three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found | | ode we in tents three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found |
| there none of the sons of Levi. | | there none of the sons of Levi. |
| 16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for J | | 16 Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for J |
| arib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, ch | | arib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, ch |
| ief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding. | | ief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding. |
n | 17 And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, a | n | 17 And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo, the chief at the place Casiphia, |
| nd I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and to his brethren the Nethinims | | and I told them what they should say unto Iddo and to his brethren, the Nethinim |
| , at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house | | , at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house |
| of our God. | | of our God. |
| 18 And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understandin | | 18 And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understandin |
| g, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with | | g, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with |
| his sons and his brethren, eighteen; | | his sons and his brethren, eighteen; |
| 19 And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brethren and | | 19 And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brethren and |
| their sons, twenty; | | their sons, twenty; |
t | 20 Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had appointed for the servi | t | 20 Also of the Nethinim, whom David and the princes had appointed for the servic |
| ce of the Levites, two hundred and twenty Nethinims: all of them were expressed | | e of the Levites, two hundred and twenty Nethinim; all of them were expressed by |
| by name. | | name. |
| 21 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict | | 21 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict |
| ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little | | ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little |
| ones, and for all our substance. | | ones, and for all our substance. |
| 22 For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to h | | 22 For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to h |
| elp us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying | | elp us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying |
| , The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and | | , The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and |
| his wrath is against all them that forsake him. | | his wrath is against all them that forsake him. |
| 23 So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was entreated of us. | | 23 So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was entreated of us. |
| 24 Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, an | | 24 Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, an |
| d ten of their brethren with them, | | d ten of their brethren with them, |
| 25 And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the off | | 25 And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the off |
| ering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his lord | | ering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his lord |
| s, and all Israel there present, had offered: | | s, and all Israel there present, had offered: |
| 26 I even weighed unto their hand six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and s | | 26 I even weighed unto their hand six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and s |
| ilver vessels an hundred talents, and of gold an hundred talents; | | ilver vessels an hundred talents, and of gold an hundred talents; |
| 27 Also twenty basins of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copp | | 27 Also twenty basins of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copp |
| er, precious as gold. | | er, precious as gold. |
| 28 And I said unto them, Ye are holy unto the LORD; the vessels are holy also; a | | 28 And I said unto them, Ye are holy unto the LORD; the vessels are holy also; a |
| nd the silver and the gold are a freewill offering unto the LORD God of your fat | | nd the silver and the gold are a freewill offering unto the LORD God of your fat |
| hers. | | hers. |
| 29 Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests | | 29 Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests |
| and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambe | | and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambe |
| rs of the house of the LORD. | | rs of the house of the LORD. |
| 30 So took the priests and the Levites the weight of the silver, and the gold, a | | 30 So took the priests and the Levites the weight of the silver, and the gold, a |
| nd the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem unto the house of our God. | | nd the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem unto the house of our God. |
| 31 Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first mont | | 31 Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first mont |
| h, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered u | | h, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered u |
| s from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way. | | s from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way. |
| 32 And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days. | | 32 And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days. |
| 33 Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in | | 33 Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in |
| the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and wi | | the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and wi |
| th him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jes | | th him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jes |
| hua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites; | | hua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites; |
| 34 By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that | | 34 By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that |
| time. | | time. |
| 35 Also the children of those that had been carried away, which were come out of | | 35 Also the children of those that had been carried away, which were come out of |
| the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks | | the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks |
| for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goats fo | | for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goats fo |
| r a sin offering: all this was a burnt offering unto the LORD. | | r a sin offering: all this was a burnt offering unto the LORD. |
| 36 And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's lieutenants, and to | | 36 And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's lieutenants, and to |
| the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the ho | | the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the ho |
| use of God. | | use of God. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
| 1 Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of | | 1 Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of |
| Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from th | | Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from th |
| e people of the lands, doing according to their abominations, even of the Canaan | | e people of the lands, doing according to their abominations, even of the Canaan |
| ites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, | | ites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, |
| the Egyptians, and the Amorites. | | the Egyptians, and the Amorites. |
| 2 For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so | | 2 For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so |
| that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, | | that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, |
| the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass. | | the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass. |
| 3 And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off | | 3 And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off |
| the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied. | | the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied. |
| 4 Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of | | 4 Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of |
| Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I | | Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I |
| sat astonied until the evening sacrifice. | | sat astonied until the evening sacrifice. |
| 5 And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my | | 5 And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my |
| garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LO | | garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LO |
| RD my God, | | RD my God, |
| 6 And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: | | 6 And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: |
| for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up un | | for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up un |
| to the heavens. | | to the heavens. |
| 7 Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; | | 7 Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; |
| and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and our priests, been delivered into | | and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and our priests, been delivered into |
| the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, | | the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, |
| and to confusion of face, as it is this day. | | and to confusion of face, as it is this day. |
| 8 And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to le | | 8 And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to le |
| ave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our Go | | ave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our Go |
| d may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage. | | d may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage. |
| 9 For we were bondmen; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath | | 9 For we were bondmen; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath |
| extended mercy unto us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us a revivi | | extended mercy unto us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us a revivi |
| ng, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desolations thereof, and t | | ng, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desolations thereof, and t |
| o give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem. | | o give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem. |
| 10 And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken thy co | | 10 And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken thy co |
| mmandments, | | mmandments, |
| 11 Which thou hast commanded by thy servants the prophets, saying, The land, unt | | 11 Which thou hast commanded by thy servants the prophets, saying, The land, unt |
| o which ye go to possess it, is an unclean land with the filthiness of the peopl | | o which ye go to possess it, is an unclean land with the filthiness of the peopl |
| e of the lands, with their abominations, which have filled it from one end to an | | e of the lands, with their abominations, which have filled it from one end to an |
| other with their uncleanness. | | other with their uncleanness. |
| 12 Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their dau | | 12 Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their dau |
| ghters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye ma | | ghters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye ma |
| y be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to yo | | y be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to yo |
| ur children for ever. | | ur children for ever. |
| 13 And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great tres | | 13 And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great tres |
| pass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve | | pass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve |
| , and hast given us such deliverance as this; | | , and hast given us such deliverance as this; |
| 14 Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people | | 14 Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people |
| of these abominations? wouldest not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consum | | of these abominations? wouldest not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consum |
| ed us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? | | ed us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping? |
| 15 O LORD God of Israel, thou art righteous: for we remain yet escaped, as it is | | 15 O LORD God of Israel, thou art righteous: for we remain yet escaped, as it is |
| this day: behold, we are before thee in our trespasses: for we cannot stand bef | | this day: behold, we are before thee in our trespasses: for we cannot stand bef |
| ore thee because of this. | | ore thee because of this. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
| 1 Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himse | | 1 Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himse |
| lf down before the house of God, there assembled unto him out of Israel a very g | | lf down before the house of God, there assembled unto him out of Israel a very g |
| reat congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore. | | reat congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore. |
| 2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answered and said u | | 2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answered and said u |
| nto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of th | | nto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of th |
| e people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. | | e people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. |
| 3 Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, a | | 3 Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, a |
| nd such as are born of them, according to the counsel of my lord, and of those t | | nd such as are born of them, according to the counsel of my lord, and of those t |
| hat tremble at the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the l | | hat tremble at the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the l |
| aw. | | aw. |
| 4 Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of g | | 4 Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of g |
| ood courage, and do it. | | ood courage, and do it. |
| 5 Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to s | | 5 Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to s |
| wear that they should do according to this word. And they sware. | | wear that they should do according to this word. And they sware. |
| 6 Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of J | | 6 Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of J |
| ohanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor d | | ohanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor d |
| rink water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been ca | | rink water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been ca |
| rried away. | | rried away. |
| 7 And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto all the childre | | 7 And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto all the childre |
| n of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together unto Jerusalem; | | n of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together unto Jerusalem; |
| 8 And that whosoever would not come within three days, according to the counsel | | 8 And that whosoever would not come within three days, according to the counsel |
| of the princes and the elders, all his substance should be forfeited, and himsel | | of the princes and the elders, all his substance should be forfeited, and himsel |
| f separated from the congregation of those that had been carried away. | | f separated from the congregation of those that had been carried away. |
| 9 Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered themselves together unto Jerus | | 9 Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered themselves together unto Jerus |
| alem within three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth day of the mont | | alem within three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth day of the mont |
| h; and all the people sat in the street of the house of God, trembling because o | | h; and all the people sat in the street of the house of God, trembling because o |
| f this matter, and for the great rain. | | f this matter, and for the great rain. |
| 10 And Ezra the priest stood up, and said unto them, Ye have transgressed, and h | | 10 And Ezra the priest stood up, and said unto them, Ye have transgressed, and h |
| ave taken strange wives, to increase the trespass of Israel. | | ave taken strange wives, to increase the trespass of Israel. |
| 11 Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do his p | | 11 Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do his p |
| leasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the stran | | leasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the stran |
| ge wives. | | ge wives. |
| 12 Then all the congregation answered and said with a loud voice, As thou hast s | | 12 Then all the congregation answered and said with a loud voice, As thou hast s |
| aid, so must we do. | | aid, so must we do. |
| 13 But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able t | | 13 But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able t |
| o stand without, neither is this a work of one day or two: for we are many that | | o stand without, neither is this a work of one day or two: for we are many that |
| have transgressed in this thing. | | have transgressed in this thing. |
| 14 Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all them which have | | 14 Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all them which have |
| taken strange wives in our cities come at appointed times, and with them the el | | taken strange wives in our cities come at appointed times, and with them the el |
| ders of every city, and the judges thereof, until the fierce wrath of our God fo | | ders of every city, and the judges thereof, until the fierce wrath of our God fo |
| r this matter be turned from us. | | r this matter be turned from us. |
| 15 Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed | | 15 Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed |
| about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them. | | about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them. |
| 16 And the children of the captivity did so. And Ezra the priest, with certain c | | 16 And the children of the captivity did so. And Ezra the priest, with certain c |
| hief of the fathers, after the house of their fathers, and all of them by their | | hief of the fathers, after the house of their fathers, and all of them by their |
| names, were separated, and sat down in the first day of the tenth month to exami | | names, were separated, and sat down in the first day of the tenth month to exami |
| ne the matter. | | ne the matter. |
| 17 And they made an end with all the men that had taken strange wives by the fir | | 17 And they made an end with all the men that had taken strange wives by the fir |
| st day of the first month. | | st day of the first month. |
| 18 And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wiv | | 18 And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wiv |
| es: namely, of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah | | es: namely, of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah |
| , and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. | | , and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah. |
| 19 And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and being gui | | 19 And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and being gui |
| lty, they offered a ram of the flock for their trespass. | | lty, they offered a ram of the flock for their trespass. |
| 20 And of the sons of Immer; Hanani, and Zebadiah. | | 20 And of the sons of Immer; Hanani, and Zebadiah. |
| 21 And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and | | 21 And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and |
| Uzziah. | | Uzziah. |
| 22 And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, a | | 22 And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, a |
| nd Elasah. | | nd Elasah. |
| 23 Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same is Kelita,) | | 23 Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same is Kelita,) |
| Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer. | | Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer. |
| 24 Of the singers also; Eliashib: and of the porters; Shallum, and Telem, and Ur | | 24 Of the singers also; Eliashib: and of the porters; Shallum, and Telem, and Ur |
| i. | | i. |
| 25 Moreover of Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchiah, | | 25 Moreover of Israel: of the sons of Parosh; Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchiah, |
| and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. | | and Miamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah. |
| 26 And of the sons of Elam; Mattaniah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, and Abdi, and Jere | | 26 And of the sons of Elam; Mattaniah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, and Abdi, and Jere |
| moth, and Eliah. | | moth, and Eliah. |
| 27 And of the sons of Zattu; Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, and Jeremoth, and Za | | 27 And of the sons of Zattu; Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, and Jeremoth, and Za |
| bad, and Aziza. | | bad, and Aziza. |
| 28 Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai. | | 28 Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, and Athlai. |
| 29 And of the sons of Bani; Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, Jashub, and Sheal, a | | 29 And of the sons of Bani; Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, Jashub, and Sheal, a |
| nd Ramoth. | | nd Ramoth. |
| 30 And of the sons of Pahath-moab; Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattania | | 30 And of the sons of Pahath-moab; Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattania |
| h, Bezaleel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. | | h, Bezaleel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. |
| 31 And of the sons of Harim; Eliezer, Ishijah, Malchiah, Shemaiah, Shimeon, | | 31 And of the sons of Harim; Eliezer, Ishijah, Malchiah, Shemaiah, Shimeon, |
| 32 Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah. | | 32 Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah. |
| 33 Of the sons of Hashum; Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manass | | 33 Of the sons of Hashum; Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manass |
| eh, and Shimei. | | eh, and Shimei. |
| 34 Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel, | | 34 Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel, |
| 35 Benaiah, Bedeiah, Chelluh, | | 35 Benaiah, Bedeiah, Chelluh, |
| 36 Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib, | | 36 Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib, |
| 37 Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau, | | 37 Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau, |
| 38 And Bani, and Binnui, Shimei, | | 38 And Bani, and Binnui, Shimei, |
| 39 And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah, | | 39 And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah, |
| 40 Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai, | | 40 Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai, |
| 41 Azareel, and Shelemiah, Shemariah, | | 41 Azareel, and Shelemiah, Shemariah, |
| 42 Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph. | | 42 Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph. |
| 43 Of the sons of Nebo; Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jadau, and Joel, Benai | | 43 Of the sons of Nebo; Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jadau, and Joel, Benai |
| ah. | | ah. |
| 44 All these had taken strange wives: and some of them had wives by whom they ha | | 44 All these had taken strange wives: and some of them had wives by whom they ha |
| d children. | | d children. |
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