Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests and the Levites and the family heads of Israel.” New Living Translation Guard these treasures well until you present them to the leading priests, the Levites, and the leaders of Israel, who will weigh them at the storerooms of the LORD’s Temple in Jerusalem.” English Standard Version Guard them and keep them until you weigh them before the chief priests and the Levites and the heads of fathers’ houses in Israel at Jerusalem, within the chambers of the house of the LORD.” Berean Standard Bible Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families.” Berean Literal Bible Watch and keep them until you⁺ weigh them before the face of the leaders of the priests, and the Levites, and the heads of the fathers of Israel, in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of YHWH.” King James Bible Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD. New King James Version Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the leaders of the priests and the Levites and heads of the fathers’ houses of Israel in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” New American Standard Bible Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the leading priests, the Levites, and the leaders of the fathers’ households of Israel in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” NASB 1995 “Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the leading priests, the Levites and the heads of the fathers’ households of Israel at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” NASB 1977 “Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the leading priests, the Levites, and the heads of the fathers’ households of Israel at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” Legacy Standard Bible Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the officials of the priests, the Levites and the officials of the fathers’ households of Israel at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of Yahweh.” Amplified Bible Guard and keep them until you weigh them before the leading priests and the Levites and the leaders of the fathers’ households of Israel in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” Berean Annotated Bible Guard them carefully until you⁺ weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD {YHWH} in Jerusalem (city of peace) before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite (he wrestles with God) families. Christian Standard Bible Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the LORD’s house before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families in Jerusalem.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the LORD’s house before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families in Jerusalem.” American Standard Version Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the princes of the fathers' houses of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Be sure to guard them and keep them safe until you reach Jerusalem. Then weigh them inside God's temple in the presence of the chief priests, the Levites, and the heads of the Israelite families. English Revised Version Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the princes of the fathers' houses of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Guard them carefully. In Jerusalem, inside the storerooms of the LORD's temple, weigh these items. Do this in front of the chief priests, Levites, and the leaders of Israel's families." Good News Translation Guard them carefully until you reach the Temple. There in the priests' rooms weigh them and turn them over to the leaders of the priests and of the Levites, and to the leaders of the people of Israel in Jerusalem." International Standard Version Guard and protect them until you disperse them to the chief priests, the descendants of Levi, and to the family leaders of Israel at Jerusalem in the chambers of the Temple of the LORD." NET Bible Be careful with them and protect them, until you weigh them out before the leading priests and the Levites and the family leaders of Israel in Jerusalem, in the storerooms of the temple of the LORD." New Heart English Bible Watch, and keep them, until you weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the leaders of the ancestral houses of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the rooms of the house of the LORD." Webster's Bible Translation Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them, before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGuard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families.” World English Bible Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and the princes of the fathers’ households of Israel at Jerusalem, in the rooms of Yahweh’s house.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwatch, and keep, until you weigh before the heads of the priests, and of the Levites, and the heads of the fathers of Israel, in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of YHWH.” Berean Literal Bible Watch and keep them until you⁺ weigh them before the face of the leaders of the priests, and the Levites, and the heads of the fathers of Israel, in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of YHWH.” Young's Literal Translation watch, and keep, till ye weigh before the heads of the priests, and of the Levites, and the heads of the fathers of Israel, in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of Jehovah.' Smith's Literal Translation Watch and guard till ye shall weigh before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the chiefs of the fathers to Israel in Jerusalem in the cells of the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWatch ye and keep them, till you deliver them by weight before the chief of the priests, and of the Levites, and the heads of the families of Israel in Jerusalem, into the treasure of the house of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Watch and guard them, until you weigh them out before the leaders of the priests and the Levites, and the rulers of the families of Israel in Jerusalem, into the treasury of the house of the Lord.” New American Bible Watch over them carefully until you weigh them out in Jerusalem in the presence of the chief priests and Levites and the leaders of ancestral houses of Israel, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” New Revised Standard Version Guard them and keep them until you weigh them before the chief priests and the Levites and the heads of families in Israel at Jerusalem, within the chambers of the house of the LORD.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTake heed and keep them until you deliver them in the presence of the chiefs of the priests and the Levites and the chiefs of the fathers of Israel at Jerusalem in the chambers of the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Be alert and on guard until you deliver it before the Chief of the Priests and the Levites and the Chiefs of the fathers of Israel in Jerusalem, in the temple of the house of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the princes of the fathers' houses of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Be watchful and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief priests and the Levites, and the chiefs of families in Jerusalem, at the chambers of the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Priests to Guard the Offerings…28Then I told them, “You are holy to the LORD, and these articles are holy. The silver and gold are a freewill offering to the LORD, the God of your fathers. 29Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families.” 30So the priests and Levites took charge of the silver and gold and sacred articles that had been weighed out to be taken to the house of our God in Jerusalem.… Cross References Guard them carefully Numbers 18:5 And you shall attend to the duties of the sanctuary and of the altar, so that wrath may not fall on the Israelites again. Numbers 3:7-8 They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle. 1 Chronicles 9:27 They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. until you weigh them out 2 Kings 12:11 Then they would put the counted money into the hands of those who supervised the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn would pay those doing the work—the carpenters, builders, Jeremiah 32:9 So I bought the field in Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and I weighed out seventeen shekels of silver. Genesis 23:16 Abraham agreed to Ephron’s terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the standard of the merchants. in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem 2 Chronicles 31:11 Then Hezekiah commanded them to prepare storerooms in the house of the LORD, and they did so. Nehemiah 13:9 Then I ordered that the rooms be purified, and I had the articles of the house of God restored to them, along with the grain offerings and frankincense. 1 Chronicles 9:26 But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families.” 2 Chronicles 5:2-5 At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark, … 1 Chronicles 23:2 Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. Joshua 21:1-2 Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” Nehemiah 13:13 I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites. 1 Chronicles 26:20-28 Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. … 2 Kings 12:15 No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity. 2 Kings 22:7 But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.” Treasury of Scripture Watch you, and keep them, until you weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD. Watch ye 1 Chronicles 26:20-26 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things… Mark 13:34,35 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch… Acts 20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. until ye weigh them before Ezra 8:33,34 Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites; … Jump to Previous Care Carefully Chambers Chief Chiefs Families Family Fathers Guard Heads House Households Houses Israel Jerusalem Levites Priests Princes Rooms Scales Watch Weigh WithinJump to Next Care Carefully Chambers Chief Chiefs Families Family Fathers Guard Heads House Households Houses Israel Jerusalem Levites Priests Princes Rooms Scales Watch Weigh WithinEzra 8 1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon15. He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple 21. He keeps a fast 24. He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests 31. From Ahava they come to Jerusalem 33. The treasure is weighed in the temple 36. The commission is delivered Guard them carefully This phrase emphasizes the importance of stewardship and responsibility. The items being guarded are sacred and valuable, intended for the service of God. This reflects the biblical principle of being faithful with what is entrusted to us, as seen in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30). The act of guarding also implies vigilance and dedication, qualities that are essential for spiritual leadership. until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families Persons / Places / Events 1. EzraA scribe and priest who led a group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in the spiritual and religious reform of the Jewish people. 2. The House of the LORD in Jerusalem Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 3. Leading Priests The senior religious leaders responsible for temple worship and maintaining the spiritual integrity of the community. 4. Levites Members of the tribe of Levi, assigned specific religious duties and responsibilities in the temple. 5. Heads of the Israelite Families Leaders of the various family groups within the Israelite community, representing their respective clans. Teaching Points Faithful StewardshipJust as the treasures were to be guarded carefully, we are called to be faithful stewards of the resources and responsibilities God has entrusted to us. Accountability The weighing of the treasures in the presence of priests and leaders underscores the importance of accountability in our spiritual and communal lives. Community Responsibility The involvement of priests, Levites, and family heads highlights the collective responsibility in safeguarding what is sacred and valuable. Integrity in Service Serving with integrity is crucial, as seen in the careful handling of the temple treasures, reflecting our commitment to God’s work. Preparation for Worship The preparation and safeguarding of the temple treasures remind us of the importance of preparing our hearts and resources for worship. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 8:29?2. How does Ezra 8:29 emphasize the importance of accountability in stewardship? 3. What role does trust play in handling God's resources, according to Ezra 8:29? 4. How can we apply "guard them carefully" in our daily responsibilities? 5. What scriptural connections highlight the importance of faithfulness in stewardship? 6. How does Ezra 8:29 inspire integrity in managing church resources today? 7. What is the significance of Ezra 8:29 in the context of temple worship and offerings? 8. How does Ezra 8:29 reflect the importance of accountability in religious practices? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Ezra 8:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 8? 11. How can the exclusive priestly role assigned to Aaron's descendants (Numbers 18:1-7) be historically verified given the sparse archaeological evidence for tribal lineages? 12. Why do some priestly and Levitical genealogies in Ezra 2:36-42 appear inconsistent with other biblical records? 13. 2 Chronicles 29:3-5 - How plausible is it that the priests and Levites restored the temple so quickly without any record of detailed construction or supply logistics? 14. Why do Nehemiah 8:9-12 command people to rejoice instead of mourning if they had just realized their past failures? What Does Ezra 8:29 Mean Guard them carefullyEzra hands the priests vast amounts of silver, gold, and sacred vessels for the Temple (Ezra 8:25–27). He says, “Guard them carefully.” •These are holy things, set apart for God, so they require vigilant protection (see 1 Chronicles 26:20; 2 Kings 12:15). •The charge reminds us that holiness demands watchfulness—what belongs to the Lord must not be treated casually (Leviticus 10:3; 1 Corinthians 4:2). •Today, we likewise guard the gospel and the spiritual gifts entrusted to us (2 Timothy 1:14; 1 Peter 4:10). Until you weigh them out Ezra expects an exact accounting when the caravan reaches Jerusalem: every shekel delivered, every vessel intact (Ezra 8:33–34). •This shows accountability; God’s servants answer for what they manage (Luke 16:10; Matthew 25:19). •The weighing will be public and precise, underscoring integrity (Proverbs 11:1). •In our service, the Lord will “weigh” our work at the judgment seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Corinthians 3:13). In the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem The treasure’s destination is not Ezra’s pocket but God’s house. •The Temple chambers were secure storerooms designed for offerings (Nehemiah 13:4–5). •Returning these items restores proper worship after exile (Ezra 1:7–11). •For believers, our giving and service funnel into the “storehouse” of heaven (Matthew 6:19–20; Philippians 4:17). Before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families Public oversight prevents suspicion and preserves unity. •Priests and Levites represent spiritual leadership; family heads represent the people (Numbers 1:4; Deuteronomy 31:9). •Transparency keeps God’s work above reproach (2 Corinthians 8:20–21). •Shared responsibility fosters community accountability, a model echoed in the New Testament church (Acts 6:3–6). Summary Ezra 8:29 charges God’s servants to protect His holy resources, stay accountable, deliver them to the proper place, and do it all transparently before faithful witnesses. The verse teaches stewardship, integrity, and reverence—principles binding on every believer entrusted with anything sacred today. Verse 29. - The chambers of the house of the Lord are the rooms placed on either side of the main building (see 1 Kings 6:5), partly as chambers for the priests, partly as store-rooms (see Nehemiah 13:5).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Guardשִׁקְד֣וּ (šiq·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8245: To be alert, sleepless, to be on the lookout them carefully וְשִׁמְר֗וּ (wə·šim·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to until עַֽד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while you weigh them out תִּשְׁקְל֡וּ (tiš·qə·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 8254: To suspend, poise in the chambers הַלִּשְׁכ֖וֹת (hal·liš·ḵō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 3957: Room, chamber, hall, cell of the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel in Jerusalem בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel before לִפְנֵי֩ (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the leading שָׂרֵ֨י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince priests, הַכֹּהֲנִ֧ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest Levites, וְהַלְוִיִּ֛ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi and heads וְשָׂרֵֽי־ (wə·śā·rê-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the Israelite לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc families.” הָאָב֥וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father Links Ezra 8:29 NIVEzra 8:29 NLT Ezra 8:29 ESV Ezra 8:29 NASB Ezra 8:29 KJV Ezra 8:29 BibleApps.com Ezra 8:29 Biblia Paralela Ezra 8:29 Chinese Bible Ezra 8:29 French Bible Ezra 8:29 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 8:29 Watch you and keep them until you (Ezr. 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