Parallel Verses New Living Translation Then God stirred the hearts of the priests and Levites and the leaders of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to go to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple of the LORD. King James Bible Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. Darby Bible Translation And the chief fathers of Judah and Benjamin rose up, and the priests, and the Levites, even all those whose spirit God had stirred, to go up to build the house of Jehovah which is at Jerusalem. World English Bible Then the heads of fathers' [houses] of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, even all whose spirit God had stirred to go up rose up to build the house of Yahweh which is in Jerusalem. Young's Literal Translation And heads of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin rise, and the priests and the Levites, even every one whose spirit God hath waked, to go up to build the house of Jehovah, that is in Jerusalem; Ezra 1:5 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible1:5 Then rose up, and c. - These being a new generation, went out like their father Abraham, from this land of the Chaldees, not knowing whither they went. Ezra 1:5 Parallel Commentaries Library The Return of the ExilesThe advent of the army of Cyrus before the walls of Babylon was to the Jews a sign that their deliverance from captivity was drawing nigh. More than a century before the birth of Cyrus, Inspiration had mentioned him by name, and had caused a record to be made of the actual work he should do in taking the city of Babylon unawares, and in preparing the way for the release of the children of the captivity. Through Isaiah the word had been spoken: "Thus saith the Lord to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose … Ellen Gould White—The Story of Prophets and Kings The Historical Books. A Sermon on Isaiah xxvi. By John Knox. The Iranian Conquest Cross References Ezra 1:1 In the first year of King Cyrus of Persia, the LORD fulfilled the prophecy he had given through Jeremiah. He stirred the heart of Cyrus to put this proclamation in writing and to send it throughout his kingdom: Ezra 1:2 "This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: "The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth. He has appointed me to build him a Temple at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Ezra 1:4 Wherever this Jewish remnant is found, let their neighbors contribute toward their expenses by giving them silver and gold, supplies for the journey, and livestock, as well as a voluntary offering for the Temple of God in Jerusalem." Jump to Previous Benjamin Build Chief Family Fathers Heads Heart House Households Houses Jerusalem Judah Levites Moved Priests Raised Rose Spirit StirredJump to Next Benjamin Build Chief Family Fathers Heads Heart House Households Houses Jerusalem Judah Levites Moved Priests Raised Rose Spirit StirredLinks Ezra 1:5 NIVEzra 1:5 NLT Ezra 1:5 ESV Ezra 1:5 NASB Ezra 1:5 KJV Ezra 1:5 Bible Apps Ezra 1:5 Biblia Paralela Ezra 1:5 Chinese Bible Ezra 1:5 French Bible Ezra 1:5 German Bible Ezra 1:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |