Ezra 2:68 nasb — Some of the heads of fathers' households, when they arrived at the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem, offered wil…

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"Some of the heads of fathers' households, when they arrived at the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem, offered willingly for the house of God to restore it on its foundation."

— Ezra 2:68, NASB

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Ezra 2 — Context

65

besides their male and female servants who numbered 7,337; and they had singing men and women.

66

Their horses were 736; their mules, 245;

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their camels, 435; their donkeys, 6,720.

68

Some of the heads of fathers' households, when they arrived at the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem, offered willingly for the house of God to restore it on its foundation.

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According to their ability they gave to the treasury for the work 61,gold drachmas and 5,000 silver minas and 100 priestly garments.

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Now the priests and the Levites, some of the people, the singers, the gatekeepers and the temple servants lived in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.

Ezra 2:68 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 2:68 say?
Ezra 2:68 in the NASB reads: “Some of the heads of fathers' households, when they arrived at the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem, offered willingly for the house of God to restore it on its foundation.”
Where is Ezra 2:68 in the Bible?
Ezra 2:68 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 2, verse 68.
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 2:68.
What translation should I read Ezra 2:68 in?
Ezra 2:68 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 2:68?
Ezra 2:68 reads (NASB): “Some of the heads of fathers' households, when they arrived at the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem, offered willingly for the house of God to restore it on its foundation.” 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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