Ezra 6:15 web — This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.

World English Bible

"This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king."

— Ezra 6:15, World English Bible

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Ezra 6 — Context

12

and the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who shall put forth their hand to alter [the same], to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.

13

Then Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, Shetharbozenai, and their companions, because that Darius the king had sent, did accordingly with all diligence.

14

The elders of the Jews built and prospered, through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. They built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.

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This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.

16

The children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.

17

They offered at the dedication of this house of God one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve male goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.

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They set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at 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 World English Bible reads: “This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.”
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 (WEB): “This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.” 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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