Ezra 2:68

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When the people came to where the LORD's temple had been in Jerusalem, some of the family leaders gave gifts so it could be rebuilt in the same place.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 21:18

The LORD's angel told the prophet Gad to tell David that he must go to Araunah's threshing place and build an altar in honour of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 22:1

David said, “The temple of the LORD God must be built here at this threshing place. And the altar for offering sacrifices will also be here.”

2 Chronicles 3:1

Solomon's workers began building the temple in Jerusalem on the second day of the second month, four years after Solomon had become king of Israel. It was built on Mount Moriah where the LORD had appeared to David at the threshing place that had belonged to Araunah from Jebus.

Ezra 2:69

They gave all they could, and it came to a total of 500 kilogrammes of gold, 2,800 kilogrammes of silver, and 100 robes for the priests.

Ezra 3:3

And they built the altar where it had stood before, even though they were afraid of the people who were already living around there. Then every morning and evening they burnt sacrifices and offerings to the LORD.

Ezra 9:9

We are slaves, but you have never turned your back on us. You love us, and because of you, the kings of Persia have helped us. It's as though you have given us new life! You let us rebuild your temple and live safely in Judah and Jerusalem.

Psalm 110:3

Your glorious power will be seen on the day you begin to rule. You will wear the sacred robes and shine like the morning sun in all your strength.

Exodus 25:2

Tell everyone in Israel who wants to give gifts that they must bring them to you.

Exodus 35:21

Then those who wanted to bring gifts to the LORD, brought them to be used for the sacred tent, the worship services, and the priestly clothes.

Exodus 35:29

Moses had told the people what the LORD wanted them to do, and many of them decided to bring their gifts.

Exodus 36:3

and he gave them the money that the people of Israel had donated for building the place of worship. In fact, so much money was being given each morning,

2 Corinthians 8:12

It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

2 Corinthians 8:3

They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must give and don't feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give.