Ezra 7:8 bbe — And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king's rule.

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"And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king's rule."

— Ezra 7:8, Bible in Basic English

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Ezra 7 — Context

The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:

This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a scribe, expert in the law of Moses which the Lord, the God of Israel, had given: and the king, moved by the Lord his God, gave him whatever he made request for.

And some of the children of Israel went up, with some of the priests and the Levites and the music-makers and the door-keepers and the Nethinim, to Jerusalem, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king.

And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king's rule.

For, starting his journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, he came to Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, by the good help of his God.

For Ezra had given his mind to learning the law of the Lord and doing it, and to teaching his rules and decisions in Israel.

Now this is a copy of the letter which King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra, the priest and the scribe, who put into writing the words of the orders of the Lord, and of his rules for Israel:

Ezra 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 7:8 say?

Ezra 7:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king's rule.”

Where is Ezra 7:8 in the Bible?

Ezra 7:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 7, verse 8.

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 7:8.

What translation should I read Ezra 7:8 in?

Ezra 7:8 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 7:8?

Ezra 7:8 reads (BBE): “And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king's rule.” 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.

Ezra 7:8 bbe — And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king's rule.

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