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Ezra 8:35

Ezra 8:36-1964 bbe — And they gave the king's orders to the king's captains and the rulers across the river, and they gave the people and th…

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"And they gave the king's orders to the king's captains and the rulers across the river, and they gave the people and the house of God the help which was needed."

— Ezra 8:36-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Ezra 8 — Context

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And on the fourth day, the silver and the gold and the vessels were measured out by weight in the house of our God into the hands of Meremoth, the son of Uriah, the priest; and with him was Eleazar, the son of Phinehas; and with them were Jozabad, the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah, the son of Binnui, the Levites;

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All was handed over by number and by weight: and the weight was put on record at that time.

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And those who had been prisoners, who had come back from a strange land, made burned offerings to the God of Israel, twelve oxen for all Israel, ninety-six male sheep, seventy-seven lambs, twelve he-goats for a sin-offering: all this was a burned offering to the Lord.

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And they gave the king's orders to the king's captains and the rulers across the river, and they gave the people and the house of God the help which was needed.

Ezra 8:36-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 8:36-1964 say?
Ezra 8:36-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they gave the king's orders to the king's captains and the rulers across the river, and they gave the people and the house of God the help which was needed.”
Where is Ezra 8:36-1964 in the Bible?
Ezra 8:36-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 8, verses 36–1964.
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 8:36-1964.
What translation should I read Ezra 8:36-1964 in?
Ezra 8:36-1964 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 8:36-1964?
Ezra 8:36-1964 reads (BBE): “And they gave the king's orders to the king's captains and the rulers across the river, and they gave the people and the house of God the help which was needed.” 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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