King James Version with Apocrypha
"That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons."
— Ezra 6:10, King James Version with Apocrypha
“That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.”
“that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons. ”
“that they may offer sacrifices of pleasant aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.”
“so that they may be offering incense to the God of heaven and may be praying for the good fortune of the king and his family.”
“And let them offer oblations to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his children.”
“So that they may make offerings of a sweet smell to the God of heaven, with prayers for the life of the king and of his sons.”
Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.
Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this.
And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.
Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar–boznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.