Ezra 7:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When you go, take the silver and gold that I and my advisers are freely giving to the God of Israel, whose temple is in Jerusalem.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:6

After David finished speaking, the family leaders, the tribal leaders, the army commanders, and the government officials voluntarily gave gifts

2 Chronicles 2:6

No one can ever build a temple large enough for God—even the heavens are too small a place for him to live in! All I can do is build a place where we can offer sacrifices to him.

2 Chronicles 32:23

People brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and expensive gifts for Hezekiah, and from that day on, every nation on earth respected Hezekiah.

2 Chronicles 6:2

Now I've built a glorious temple where you can live for ever.”

Ezra 1:6

The others helped by giving silver articles, gold, personal possessions, cattle, and other valuable gifts, as well as offerings for the temple.

Ezra 6:12

I ask the God who is worshipped in Jerusalem to destroy any king or nation who tries either to change what I have said or to tear down his temple. I, Darius, give these orders, and I expect them to be followed carefully.

Ezra 6:4

with one row of wooden beams for each three rows of large stones. The royal treasury will pay for everything.

Ezra 8:25

Then I weighed the gifts that had been given for God's temple, and I divided them among the twelve priests I had chosen. There were gifts of silver and gold, as well as the articles that the king, his advisers and officials, and the people of Israel had contributed. In all there were: 22 tonnes of silver; 100 silver articles weighing 70 kilogrammes; 3,400 kilogrammes of gold; 20 gold bowls weighing over 8 kilogrammes; and 2 polished bronze articles as valuable as gold.

Psalm 135:21

Praise the LORD from Zion! He lives here in Jerusalem. Shout praises to the LORD!

Psalm 26:8

I love the temple where you live, and where your glory shines.

Psalm 72:10

Force the rulers of Tarshish and of the islands to pay taxes to him. Make the kings of Sheba and of Seba bring gifts.

Psalm 76:11

Everyone, make your promises to the LORD your God and do what you promise. The LORD is fearsome, and all his servants should bring him gifts.

Psalm 76:2

Your home is on Mount Zion in the city of peace.

Psalm 9:11

You rule from Zion, LORD, and we sing about you to let the nations know everything you have done.