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Ezra 6:2

Ezra 6:1 nasb — Then King Darius issued a decree, and search was made in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon.

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"Then King Darius issued a decree, and search was made in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon."

— Ezra 6:1, NASB

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Ezra 6 — Context

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Then King Darius issued a decree, and search was made in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon.

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In Ecbatana in the fortress, which is in the province of Media, a scroll was found and there was written in it as follows: "Memorandum--

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"In the first year of King Cyrus, Cyrus the king issued a decree: 'Concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, let the temple, the place where sacrifices are offered, be rebuilt and let its foundations be retained, its height being cubits and its width 60 cubits;

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with three layers of huge stones and one layer of timbers. And let the cost be paid from the royal treasury.

Ezra 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 6:1 say?
Ezra 6:1 in the NASB reads: “Then King Darius issued a decree, and search was made in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon.”
Where is Ezra 6:1 in the Bible?
Ezra 6:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 6, 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 6:1.
What translation should I read Ezra 6:1 in?
Ezra 6:1 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 6:1?
Ezra 6:1 reads (NASB): “Then King Darius issued a decree, and search was made in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon.” 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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