1 Esdras 4:52 kjva — And other ten talents yearly, to maintain the burnt offerings upon the altar every day, as they had a commandment to of…

King James Version with Apocrypha

“And other ten talents yearly, to maintain the burnt offerings upon the altar every day, as they had a commandment to offer seventeen:”

— 1 Esdras 4:52, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Esdras 4 — Context

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Moreover he wrote for all the Jews that went out of his realm up into Jewry, concerning their freedom, that no officer, no ruler, no lieutenant, nor treasurer, should forcibly enter into their doors;

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And that all the country which they hold should be free without tribute; and that the Edomites should give over the villages of the Jews which then they held:

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Yea, that there should be yearly given twenty talents to the building of the temple, until the time that it were built;

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And other ten talents yearly, to maintain the burnt offerings upon the altar every day, as they had a commandment to offer seventeen:

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And that all they that went from Babylon to build the city should have free liberty, as well they as their posterity, and all the priests that went away.

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He wrote also concerning. the charges, and the priests’ vestments wherein they minister;

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And likewise for the charges of the Levites, to be given them until the day that the house were finished, and Jerusalem builded up.

1 Esdras 4:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Esdras 4:52 say?
1 Esdras 4:52 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And other ten talents yearly, to maintain the burnt offerings upon the altar every day, as they had a commandment to offer seventeen:”
Where is 1 Esdras 4:52 in the Bible?
1 Esdras 4:52 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Esdras, chapter 4, verse 52.
Who wrote 1 Esdras?
1 Esdras is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Hellenistic Jewish author. Greek composition (or compilation) that retells material from 2 Chronicles 35–36, Ezra, and Nehemiah 7:38–8:12. Called "3 Esdras" in the Vulgate. It was written c. 200–100 BC.
What is the book of 1 Esdras about?
1 Esdras parallels the closing chapters of Chronicles, the book of Ezra, and the early chapters of Nehemiah, recounting Josiah's Passover, the fall of Jerusalem, and the return from exile to rebuild the Temple. Its most distinctive material is the "Contest of the Three Guardsmen" (3:1–5:6), where Zerubbabel wins a debate before King Darius by declaring that truth is mightier than wine, kings, or women — earning the king's favor and the right to return.
What are the major themes of 1 Esdras?
1 Esdras explores themes including Restoration, Temple, Truth, Exile and Return, Divine Sovereignty. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Esdras 4:52.
What translation should I read 1 Esdras 4:52 in?
1 Esdras 4:52 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Esdras 4:52?
1 Esdras 4:52 reads (KJVA): “And other ten talents yearly, to maintain the burnt offerings upon the altar every day, as they had a commandment to offer seventeen:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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