Ezra 1:9 asv — And this is the number of them: thirty platters of gold, a thousand platters of silver, nine and twenty knives,

American Standard Version

"And this is the number of them: thirty platters of gold, a thousand platters of silver, nine and twenty knives, "

— Ezra 1:9, American Standard Version

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Ezra 1:9 in Other Translations

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Ezra 1 — Context

6

And all they that were round about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered.

7

Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of Jehovah, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put in the house of his gods;

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.

9

And this is the number of them: thirty platters of gold, a thousand platters of silver, nine and twenty knives,

10

thirty bowls of gold, silver bowls of a second sort four hundred and ten, and other vessels a thousand.

11

All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and four hundred. All these did Sheshbazzar bring up, when they of the captivity were brought up from Babylon unto Jerusalem.

Ezra 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezra 1:9 say?
Ezra 1:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “And this is the number of them: thirty platters of gold, a thousand platters of silver, nine and twenty knives, ”
Where is Ezra 1:9 in the Bible?
Ezra 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote Ezra?
Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.
What are the major themes of Ezra?
Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 1:9.
What translation should I read Ezra 1:9 in?
Ezra 1:9 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 Ezra 1:9?
Ezra 1:9 reads (ASV): “And this is the number of them: thirty platters of gold, a thousand platters of silver, nine and twenty knives, ” 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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