Ezra 6:15 nasb — This temple was completed on the third day of the month Adar; it was the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

NASB

"This temple was completed on the third day of the month Adar; it was the sixth year of the reign of King Darius."

— Ezra 6:15, NASB

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Ezra 6 — Context

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"May the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to change it, so as to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree, let it be carried out with all diligence!"

13

Then Tattenai, the governor of the province beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai and their colleagues carried out the decree with all diligence, just as King Darius had sent.

14

And the elders of the Jews were successful in building through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decree of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.

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This temple was completed on the third day of the month Adar; it was the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

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And the sons of Israel, the priests, the Levites and the rest of the exiles, celebrated the dedication of this house of God with joy.

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They offered for the dedication of this temple of God bulls, 200 rams, 400 lambs, and as a sin offering for all Israel 12 male goats, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel.

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Then they appointed the priests to their divisions and the Levites in their orders for the service of God in Jerusalem, as it is 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 NASB reads: “This temple was completed on the third day of the month Adar; it was 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 (NASB): “This temple was completed on the third day of the month Adar; it was 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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