Ezra 6:15 net — They finished this temple on the third day of the month Adar, which is the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

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"They finished this temple on the third day of the month Adar, which is the sixth year of the reign of King Darius."

— Ezra 6:15, NET Bible

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Ezra 6 — Context

12

May God who makes his name to reside there overthrow any king or nation who reaches out to cause such change so as to destroy this temple of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given orders. Let them be carried out with precision!”

13

The Temple Is Finally Dedicated Then Tattenai governor of Trans-Euphrates, Shethar-Bozenai, and their colleagues acted accordingly– with precision, just as Darius the king had given instructions.

14

The elders of the Jews continued building and prospering, while at the same time Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo continued prophesying. They built and brought it to completion by the command of the God of Israel and by the command of Cyrus and Darius and Artaxerxes king of Persia.

15

They finished this temple on the third day of the month Adar, which is the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

16

The people of Israel– the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles– observed the dedication of this temple of God with joy.

17

For the dedication of this temple of God they offered one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and twelve male goats for the sin of all Israel, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.

18

They appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their divisions over the worship of God at Jerusalem, in accord with the book of Moses.

Ezra 6:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezra 6:15 say?
Ezra 6:15 in the NET Bible reads: “They finished this temple on the third day of the month Adar, which is 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 (NET): “They finished this temple on the third day of the month Adar, which is 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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