Ezra 6:4 asv — with three courses of great stones, and a course of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king’s house.

American Standard Version

"with three courses of great stones, and a course of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king’s house. "

— Ezra 6:4, American Standard Version

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Ezra 6 — Context

1

Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the archives, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.

2

And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the province of Media, a roll, and therein was thus written for a record:

3

In the first year of Cyrus the king, Cyrus the king made a decree: Concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, let the house be builded, the place where they offer sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore cubits;

4

with three courses of great stones, and a course of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king’s house.

5

And also let the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to its place; and thou shalt put them in the house of God.

6

Now therefore, Tattenai, governor beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, and your companions the Apharsachites, who are beyond the River, be ye far from thence:

7

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 its place.

Ezra 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezra 6:4 say?
Ezra 6:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “with three courses of great stones, and a course of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king’s house. ”
Where is Ezra 6:4 in the Bible?
Ezra 6:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 6, verse 4.
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 6:4.
What translation should I read Ezra 6:4 in?
Ezra 6:4 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 6:4?
Ezra 6:4 reads (ASV): “with three courses of great stones, and a course of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king’s house. ” 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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