Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Joshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, in accordance with what is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. New Living Translation Then Jeshua son of Jehozadak joined his fellow priests and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel with his family in rebuilding the altar of the God of Israel. They wanted to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as instructed in the Law of Moses, the man of God. English Standard Version Then arose Jeshua the son of Jozadak, with his fellow priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel with his kinsmen, and they built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. Berean Standard Bible Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. Berean Literal Bible And Jeshua son of Jozadak arose, and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and his brothers, and they built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer on it burnt offerings, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. King James Bible Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. New King James Version Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brethren, arose and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. New American Standard Bible Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brothers, rose up and built the altar of the God of Israel to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses, the man of God. NASB 1995 Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brothers arose and built the altar of the God of Israel to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the law of Moses, the man of God. NASB 1977 Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brothers arose and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the law of Moses, the man of God. Legacy Standard Bible Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brothers arose and built the altar of the God of Israel to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the law of Moses, the man of God. Amplified Bible Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brothers arose, and they built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses, the man of God. Berean Annotated Bible Then Jeshua (he is saved) son of Jozadak (Jehozadak) and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel (sown in Babylon) son of Shealtiel (I have asked of God) and his associates, began to build the altar of the God {Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God) to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses (drawn out) the man of God. Christian Standard Bible Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers the priests along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his brothers began to build the altar of Israel’s God in order to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the law of Moses, the man of God. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jeshua son of Jozadak and his brothers the priests along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his brothers began to build the altar of Israel’s God in order to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the law of Moses, the man of God. American Standard Version Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt-offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. Contemporary English Version The priest Joshua son of Jozadak, together with the other priests, and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his relatives rebuilt the altar of Israel's God. Then they were able to offer sacrifices there by following the instructions God had given to Moses, the man of God. English Revised Version Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Jozadak's son Jeshua and his relatives [who were] priests and Shealtiel's son Zerubbabel and his relatives built an altar for the God of Israel. They built it in order to sacrifice burnt offerings. They [followed the directions] written in Moses' Teachings. (Moses was a man of God.) Good News Translation and Joshua son of Jehozadak, his fellow priests, and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, together with his relatives, rebuilt the altar of the God of Israel, so that they could burn sacrifices on it according to the instructions written in the Law of Moses, the man of God. International Standard Version Then Jozadak's son Jeshua and his brothers got up, along with Shealtiel's son Zerubbabel and his brothers. They built an altar of the God of Israel in order to offer burnt offerings, as prescribed by the Law of Moses, the man of God. NET Bible Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his priestly colleagues and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his colleagues started to build the altar of the God of Israel so they could offer burnt offerings on it as required by the law of Moses the man of God. New Heart English Bible Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak stood up with his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his brothers, and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. Webster's Bible Translation Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt-offerings on it as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. World English Bible Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak stood up with his brothers the priests and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and his relatives, and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jeshua son of Jozadak rises, and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and his brothers, and they build the altar of the God of Israel, to cause to ascend on it burnt-offerings, as it is written in the Law of Moses, the man of God. Berean Literal Bible And Jeshua son of Jozadak arose, and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and his brothers, and they built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer on it burnt offerings, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. Young's Literal Translation And rise doth Jeshua son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and they build the altar of the God of Israel, to cause to ascend upon it burnt-offerings, as it is written in the law of Moses, the man of God. Smith's Literal Translation And Joshua the son of Josedek, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and they will build the altar of the God of Israel, to bring up upon it burnt-offerings as written in the law of Moses the man of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Josue the son of Josedec rose up, and his brethren the priests, and Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and his brethren, and they built the altar of the God of Israel that they might offer holocausts upon it, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, rose up with his brothers, the priests. And Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, rose up with his brothers. And they built the altar of the God of Israel, so that they might offer holocausts upon it, just as it was written in the law of Moses, the man of God. New American Bible Then Jeshua, son of Jozadak, together with his kinsmen the priests, and Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, together with his kinsmen, began building the altar of the God of Israel in order to offer on it the burnt offerings prescribed in the law of Moses, the man of God. New Revised Standard Version Then Jeshua son of Jozadak, with his fellow priests, and Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel with his kin set out to build the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as prescribed in the law of Moses the man of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen stood Joshua the son of Jozadak and his brethren the priests and Zerubbabel the son of Shelathiel and his brethren, and they built the altar to the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings upon it as it is written in the law of Moses the prophet of God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua, son of Yozedeq, and his brothers the Priests, and Zurbabeil, son of Shalathiel, and his brothers stood up, and they built an altar to the God of Israel to offer sacrifices upon it, just as it is written in the law of Moshe, the Prophet of God. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt-offerings thereon, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then stood up Jesus the son of Josedec, and his brethren the priests, and Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and his brethren, and they built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer upon it whole-burnt-offerings, according to the things that were written in the law of Moses the man of God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sacrifices Restored1By the seventh month, the Israelites had settled in their towns, and the people assembled as one man in Jerusalem. 2Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests, along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates, began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. 3They set up the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the LORD—both the morning and evening burnt offerings—even though they feared the people of the land.… Cross References Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests Haggai 1:12 Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. Zechariah 3:1 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. Zechariah 3:8 Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch. along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates Ezra 5:2 Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them. Haggai 1:14 So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, Haggai 2:23 On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will take you, My servant, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, declares the LORD, and I will make you like My signet ring, for I have chosen you, declares the LORD of Hosts.” began to build the altar of the God of Israel Joshua 8:30-31 At that time Joshua built an altar on Mount Ebal to the LORD, the God of Israel, / just as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses: “an altar of uncut stones on which no iron tool has been used.” And on it they offered burnt offerings to the LORD, and they sacrificed peace offerings. Deuteronomy 27:5-7 Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them. / You shall build the altar of the LORD your God with uncut stones and offer upon it burnt offerings to the LORD your God. / There you are to sacrifice your peace offerings, eating them and rejoicing in the presence of the LORD your God. Exodus 20:24-26 You are to make for Me an altar of earth, and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and cattle. In every place where I cause My name to be remembered, I will come to you and bless you. / Now if you make an altar of stones for Me, you must not build it with stones shaped by tools; for if you use a chisel on it, you will defile it. / And you must not go up to My altar on steps, lest your nakedness be exposed on it.’ to sacrifice burnt offerings on it Leviticus 1:3-9 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. … Numbers 28:3-8 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, / along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives. … Exodus 29:38-42 This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. … as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God Joshua 8:31 just as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses: “an altar of uncut stones on which no iron tool has been used.” And on it they offered burnt offerings to the LORD, and they sacrificed peace offerings. Deuteronomy 31:9-13 So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. / Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, / when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. … Deuteronomy 33:1 This is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced upon the Israelites before his death. Deuteronomy 12:5-7 Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. / To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. Treasury of Scripture Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brothers the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brothers, and built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. Jeshua Haggai 1:1,12,14 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, … Haggai 2:2-4 Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people, saying, … Zechariah 3:1,8 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him… Zorobabel, Salathiel Exodus 20:24,25 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee… Numbers 28:3 And thou shalt say unto them, This is the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, for a continual burnt offering. Deuteronomy 12:5-7 But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: … Jump to Previous Altar Builded Built Burnt Burnt-Offerings Israel Jeshua Jozadak Law Moses Offer Offerings Priests Shealtiel Stood Thereon Written ZerubbabelJump to Next Altar Builded Built Burnt Burnt-Offerings Israel Jeshua Jozadak Law Moses Offer Offerings Priests Shealtiel Stood Thereon Written ZerubbabelEzra 3 1. The altar is set up4. Offerings renewed 7. Workmen employed in preparing materials 8. The foundations of the temple are laid in great joy and mourning Then Jeshua son of Jozadak and his fellow priests Jeshua, also known as Joshua, was the high priest during the time of the return from Babylonian exile. His lineage as the son of Jozadak places him in the priestly line of Aaron, emphasizing the continuity of the priesthood despite the exile. The mention of "his fellow priests" indicates a collective effort in re-establishing worship practices, highlighting the importance of community and shared responsibility in spiritual leadership. along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates began to build the altar of the God of Israel to sacrifice burnt offerings on it as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God Persons / Places / Events 1. Jeshua son of JozadakA high priest who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the altar and the temple. His leadership was instrumental in restoring worship in Jerusalem. 2. Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel A governor of Judah and a descendant of King David. He led the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem and was pivotal in the reconstruction efforts. 3. The Altar of the God of Israel The central place of worship where burnt offerings were made. Rebuilding the altar was a significant step in re-establishing the covenant relationship with God. 4. The Law of Moses Refers to the commandments and instructions given by God to Moses, which include the guidelines for worship and sacrifices. 5. Burnt Offerings Sacrifices made to God as an act of worship and atonement, symbolizing dedication and repentance. Teaching Points The Importance of Leadership in WorshipJeshua and Zerubbabel exemplify godly leadership. Their commitment to rebuilding the altar demonstrates the importance of leaders who prioritize worship and obedience to God's commands. Restoration of Worship as a Priority The first act upon returning to Jerusalem was to rebuild the altar, signifying that worship and relationship with God should be our foremost priority in any restoration process. Obedience to God's Word The rebuilding was done "as it is written in the Law of Moses," highlighting the necessity of aligning our actions with Scripture. Obedience to God's Word is foundational to true worship. Community Involvement in God's Work The involvement of "fellow priests" and "associates" underscores the collective effort required in God's work. It is a reminder that the community of believers must work together in unity. Symbolism of the Altar and Sacrifice The altar represents a place of meeting with God, and the sacrifices symbolize dedication and repentance. In our lives, we must continually offer ourselves as living sacrifices, wholly dedicated to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 3:2?2. How does Ezra 3:2 emphasize the importance of following God's law today? 3. What role does leadership play in spiritual restoration according to Ezra 3:2? 4. How does Ezra 3:2 connect to the rebuilding of faith in Christ? 5. In what ways can we "build the altar" in our daily lives? 6. How does Ezra 3:2 inspire obedience to God's commandments in modern times? 7. Why did Jeshua and Zerubbabel prioritize rebuilding the altar in Ezra 3:2? 8. How does Ezra 3:2 reflect the importance of worship in ancient Israelite society? 9. What does Ezra 3:2 reveal about the Israelites' relationship with God post-exile? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 3? 11. Who was Joshua the High Priest in biblical history? 12. How did the Israelites rebuild the temple in Jerusalem? 13. What evidence exists that Joshua’s crowning (Zechariah 6:9–15) actually took place as recorded, given the lack of external documentation? 14. If the temple described in Ezekiel 43 was intended as a literal structure, why have no verifiable remains been found, and why wasn’t such a temple rebuilt during any known historical period? What Does Ezra 3:2 Mean Then Jeshua son of Jozadak- Jeshua (Joshua) re-emerges from exile as the rightful high priest (Haggai 1:1; Zechariah 3:1). - His presence signals God’s faithfulness to preserve the priestly line promised in Numbers 25:13 and 1 Chronicles 6:15. - Leadership begins in the sanctuary; when priests lead, the people remember they are “a kingdom of priests” (Exodus 19:6). and his fellow priests - Ministry was never meant to be a solo act (Numbers 3:3–9). Jeshua gathers the entire priestly team who had just been listed by family in Ezra 2:36-39. - Unity among spiritual leaders fosters confidence in the community (2 Chronicles 29:11, 34). - Their shared obedience echoes Psalm 133:1—“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” along with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and his associates - Zerubbabel, a grandson of King Jehoiachin (Jeconiah), represents the Davidic civil line (Haggai 1:1; Matthew 1:12). - Priest and prince stand shoulder to shoulder, modeling the partnership God intended between worship and governance (Zechariah 4:6-10). - “His associates” reminds us that God equips both named and unnamed servants for His work (Nehemiah 3:12; Romans 16:3-5). began to build the altar of the God of Israel - Before walls, gates, or a temple foundation, they prioritize the altar—worship first, infrastructure later (Genesis 8:20; Exodus 20:24-25). - The altar anchors national identity in covenant with “the God of Israel,” marking the land as holy ground (Deuteronomy 27:5-7). - By acting immediately, they declare that genuine faith produces visible obedience (James 2:17). to sacrifice burnt offerings on it - The burnt offering is entirely consumed by fire, symbolizing total surrender to God (Leviticus 1:3-9; 6:8-13). - Morning-and-evening sacrifices (Exodus 29:38-42) would restore the daily rhythm of dependence on divine mercy. - For believers today, the principle lives on: “offer your bodies as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1). as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God - Their blueprint is not personal preference but God’s unchanging Word (Deuteronomy 12:5-7; Joshua 8:31). - Calling Moses “the man of God” underlines both inspiration and authority; what he wrote still governs a post-exilic generation (2 Kings 14:6). - By rooting their actions in Scripture, they affirm that revival is always Scripture-driven, never novelty-driven (Psalm 119:89). summary Jeshua, Zerubbabel, and their teams immediately rebuild the altar because worship—grounded in God’s written Law—is the first priority of a restored people. Spiritual and civic leaders unite, the community rallies, and sacrifices resume, proclaiming absolute dependence on the God who keeps His promises and welcomes wholehearted devotion. (2) Builded the altar.--Only as the beginning of their work. The Temple was, as it were, built around the altar, as the centre of all.Moses the man of God.--Like David, Nehemiah 12:24; Nehemiah 12:36. Verse 2. - Jeshua the son of Jozadak. The position of Jeshua, both here and in vers. 8, 9, sufficiently marks him as the high priest, though Ezra does not give him the title. Haggai, however (Ezra 1:1, 14; 2:2), and Zechariah (Ezra 3:1, 8; Ezra 6:11) distinctly assign him the office. His father, Jozadak, or Josedech, was the son of Seraiah, high priest at the destruction of Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 6:14). The name Jeshua is a mere variant of Joshua, and so corresponds to Jesus, of whom Jeshua may be regarded as a type. His brethren the priests. As being all of them equally descended from Aaron, the priests were "brethren." Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel. See note on Ezra 2:2, where Zerubbabel's actual descent is given. And his brethren. Such other members of the royal house as had returned with him. As it is written in the law. See Leviticus 17:2-6; Deuteronomy 12:5-11. It was an express command of God to the Israelites that sacrifice should be offered only at Jerusalem in the place which he should appoint. Moses the man of God. That is, "the Prophet;" but the phrase is emphatic, and characteristic of Ezra (comp. 1 Chronicles 23:14 and 2 Chronicles 30:16).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Jeshuaיֵשׁ֨וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3442: Jeshua son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jozadak יֽוֹצָדָ֜ק (yō·w·ṣā·ḏāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3136: Jotsadak and his fellow וְאֶחָ֣יו (wə·’e·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) priests, הַכֹּהֲנִ֗ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest along with Zerubbabel וּזְרֻבָּבֶ֤ל (ū·zə·rub·bā·ḇel) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2216: Zerubbabel -- 'begotten in Babylon', a leader of returning Israelite exiles son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Shealtiel שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙ (šə·’al·tî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7597: Shealtiel -- 'I have asked of God', an Israelite name and his associates, וְאֶחָ֔יו (wə·’e·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) began וַיָּקָם֩ (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand to build וַיִּבְנ֕וּ (way·yiḇ·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1129: To build the altar מִזְבַּ֖ח (miz·baḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4196: An altar of the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc to sacrifice לְהַעֲל֤וֹת (lə·ha·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively burnt offerings עֹל֔וֹת (‘ō·lō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering on it, עָלָיו֙ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against as it is written כַּכָּת֕וּב (kak·kā·ṯūḇ) Preposition-k, Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 3789: To grave, to write in the law בְּתוֹרַ֖ת (bə·ṯō·w·raṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law of Moses, מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver the man אִישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of God. הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Ezra 3:2 NIVEzra 3:2 NLT Ezra 3:2 ESV Ezra 3:2 NASB Ezra 3:2 KJV Ezra 3:2 BibleApps.com Ezra 3:2 Biblia Paralela Ezra 3:2 Chinese Bible Ezra 3:2 French Bible Ezra 3:2 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 3:2 Then stood up Jeshua the son (Ezr. 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