Ezra 1:9 nasb — Now this was their number: gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 duplicates;

NASB

"Now this was their number: gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 duplicates;"

— Ezra 1:9, NASB

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Ezra 1 — Context

6

All those about them encouraged them with articles of silver, with gold, with goods, with cattle and with valuables, aside from all that was given as a freewill offering.

7

Also King Cyrus brought out the articles of the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and put in the house of his gods;

8

and Cyrus, king of Persia, had them brought out by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and he counted them out to Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.

9

Now this was their number: gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 duplicates;

10

gold bowls, 410 silver bowls of a second kind and 1,000 other articles.

11

All the articles of gold and silver numbered 5,400. Sheshbazzar brought them all up with the exiles who went up from Babylon to Jerusalem.

Ezra 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 1:9 say?
Ezra 1:9 in the NASB reads: “Now this was their number: gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 duplicates;”
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 (NASB): “Now this was their number: gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 duplicates;” 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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