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Ezra 3:2

Ezra 3:1 nasb — Now when the seventh month came, and the sons of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to…

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"Now when the seventh month came, and the sons of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem."

— Ezra 3:1, NASB

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Ezra 3 — Context

1

Now when the seventh month came, and the sons of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem.

2

Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brothers arose and built the altar of the God of Israel to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the law of Moses, the man of God.

3

So they set up the altar on its foundation, for they were terrified because of the peoples of the lands; and they offered burnt offerings on it to the LORD, burnt offerings morning and evening.

4

They celebrated the Feast of Booths, as it is written, and offered the fixed number of burnt offerings daily, according to the ordinance, as each day required;

Ezra 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 3:1 say?
Ezra 3:1 in the NASB reads: “Now when the seventh month came, and the sons of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem.”
Where is Ezra 3:1 in the Bible?
Ezra 3:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 3, verse 1.
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 3:1.
What translation should I read Ezra 3:1 in?
Ezra 3:1 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 3:1?
Ezra 3:1 reads (NASB): “Now when the seventh month came, and the sons of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered together as one man to Jerusalem.” 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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