Translations
Modern
So we arrived at Jerusalem and rested there for three days.
Traditional
And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.
Literal
And we came to Jerusalem and stayed there three days.
Latin
Et venimus Jerusalem, et mansimus ibi tribus diebus.
Original
Hebrew
English
So we arrived at Jerusalem and rested there for three days.
Notes
On the twelfth day of the first month we set out: It took twelve days to organize, encourage some Levites to join, and pray for God's protection. Only then could Ezra lead the people toward Jerusalem (see Ezra 7:9).
Theme notes and profiles
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Topics
Levites: Functions of had Charge of the Temple Liberality: Artaxerxes Liberality: Jews After the Captivity Temple: The Second: Artaxerxes' Favorable Action Toward