Ezra 2:69 bbe — Every one, as he was able, gave for the work sixty-one thousand darics of gold, five thousand pounds of silver and a hu…

Bible in Basic English

"Every one, as he was able, gave for the work sixty-one thousand darics of gold, five thousand pounds of silver and a hundred priests' robes."

— Ezra 2:69, Bible in Basic English

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Ezra 2 — Context

66

They had seven hundred and thirty-six horses, two hundred and forty-five transport beasts,

67

Four hundred and thirty-five camels, six thousand, seven hundred and twenty asses.

68

And some of the heads of families, when they came to the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem, gave freely of their wealth for the building up of the house of God in its place:

69

Every one, as he was able, gave for the work sixty-one thousand darics of gold, five thousand pounds of silver and a hundred priests' robes.

70

So the priests and the Levites and the people and the music-makers and the door-keepers and the Nethinim, took up their places in their towns; even all Israel in their towns.

Ezra 2:69 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 2:69 say?
Ezra 2:69 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Every one, as he was able, gave for the work sixty-one thousand darics of gold, five thousand pounds of silver and a hundred priests' robes.”
Where is Ezra 2:69 in the Bible?
Ezra 2:69 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 2, verse 69.
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 2:69.
What translation should I read Ezra 2:69 in?
Ezra 2:69 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 2:69?
Ezra 2:69 reads (BBE): “Every one, as he was able, gave for the work sixty-one thousand darics of gold, five thousand pounds of silver and a hundred priests' robes.” 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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