Ezra 6:15 cpdv — And they completed this house of God on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they completed this house of God on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of king Darius. "

— Ezra 6:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezra 6 — Context

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So then, may the God who has caused his name to live there destroy any kingdoms or people who would extend their hand to fight against or to destroy that house of God, which is in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have established the decree, which I wish to be fulfilled scrupulously.”

13

Therefore, Tattenai, the governor of the region beyond the river, and Shetharbozenai, and his counselors, in accord with what king Darius had instructed, diligently executed the same.

14

Then the elders of the Jews were building and prospering, in accord with the prophecy of Haggai, the prophet, and Zechariah, the son of Iddo. And they built and constructed by the order of the God of Israel, and by the order of Cyrus and Darius, as well as Artaxerxes, the kings of the Persians.

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And they completed this house of God on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of king Darius.

16

Then the sons of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the remainder of the sons of the transmigration celebrated the dedication of the house of God with gladness.

17

And they offered, for the dedication of the house of God, one hundred calves, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and, as a sin offering for all of Israel, twelve he-goats from among the goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.

18

And they appointed the priests into their divisions, and the Levites into their turns, over the works of God in Jerusalem, just as it was written in the book of Moses.

Ezra 6:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 6:15 say?
Ezra 6:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they completed this house of God on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of king Darius. ”
Where is Ezra 6:15 in the Bible?
Ezra 6:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 6, verse 15.
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 6:15.
What translation should I read Ezra 6:15 in?
Ezra 6:15 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 6:15?
Ezra 6:15 reads (CPDV): “And they completed this house of God on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of king Darius. ” 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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