Ezra 6:12

Translations

Modern

May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence.

Traditional

And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.

Literal

And may the God who caused His name to dwell there destroy any king or people who put their hand to alter it, or to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have set a decree; let it diligently be done.

Latin

Deus autem, qui habitare fecit nomen suum ibi, dissipet omnia regna, et populum qui extenderit manum suam ut repugnet, et dissipet domum Dei illam, quæ est in Jerusalem. Ego Darius statui decretum, quod studiose impleri volo.

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Hebrew

English

May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence.

Notes

Ezra 6:11–12

if any man interferes with this directive: Inscriptions and official decrees often included curses on those who went against the king's wishes (see Daniel 2:5).

Theme notes and profiles

Zerubbabel Completion of the Second Temple

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People

Darius: Persian king who decreed the rebuilding of the Temple

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Aramaic Book of Ezra Book of Jeremiah Criminal Law and Punishment Curse, Cursed Darius Ecbatana First Book of Esdras Haggai, Book of Postexilic Period Shethar-Bozenai, Shethar-Boznai Tattenai Temple

Topics

Church and State: State Favorable to Religion: Darius, in his Edict Furthering the Restoration of the Temple Kings: should Promote the Interests of the Church Liberality: Darius Prophecies Concerning Israel: Captivity of Proclamation Renewed by Darius and Artaxerxes Rulers: Righteous: Darius, in Advancing the Rebuilding of the Temple the Second Temple: Built on the Site of the First Temple the Second Temple: The Decree of Cyrus Found and Confirmed by Darius

Ezra 6:12

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