Ezra 6:12

New American Bible - revised edition

And may the God who causes his name to dwell there overthrow every king or people who may undertake to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree; let it be diligently executed.” The Task Finally Completed.

Cross References

1 Kings 9:3

The Lord said to him: I have heard the prayer of petition which you offered in my presence. I have consecrated this house which you have built and I set my name there forever; my eyes and my heart shall be there always.

2 Chronicles 7:16

now I have chosen and consecrated this house that my name may be there forever; my eyes and my heart shall be there always.

Ezra 6:13

Then Tattenai, the governor of West-of-Euphrates, and Shethar-bozenai, and their fellow officials carried out with all diligence the instructions King Darius had sent them.

Ezra 6:14

The elders of the Jews continued to make progress in the building, supported by the message of the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah, son of Iddo. They finished the building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus and Darius, and of Artaxerxes, king of Persia.

Ezra 7:15

and to bring the silver and gold which the king and his counselors have freely contributed to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,

Ezra 7:17

Therefore, you must use this money with all diligence to buy bulls, rams, lambs, and the grain offerings and libations proper to these, and offer them on the altar of the house of your God in Jerusalem.

Ezra 7:26

All who will not obey the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon them with all diligence, whether death, or corporal punishment, or confiscation of goods, or imprisonment.” Ezra Prepares for the Journey.

Psalm 5:10

For there is no sincerity in their mouth; their heart is corrupt. Their throat is an open grave; on their tongue are subtle lies.

Exodus 20:24

An altar of earth make for me, and sacrifice upon it your burnt offerings and communion sacrifices, your sheep and your oxen. In every place where I cause my name to be invoked I will come to you and bless you.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Anything you can turn your hand to, do with what power you have; for there will be no work, no planning, no knowledge, no wisdom in Sheol where you are going. The Time of Misfortune Is Not Known.

Isaiah 60:12

For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; such nations shall be utterly destroyed!

Obadiah 1:10

Because of violence to your brother Jacob, disgrace will cover you, you will be done away with forever!

Acts 9:5

He said, “Who are you, sir?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

Deuteronomy 12:11

then to the place which the Lord, your God, chooses as the dwelling place for his name you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and personal contributions, and every special offering you have vowed to the Lord.

Deuteronomy 12:5

Instead, you shall seek out the place which the Lord, your God, chooses out of all your tribes and designates as his dwelling to put his name there. There you shall go,

Deuteronomy 16:2

You shall offer the Passover sacrifice from your flock and your herd to the Lord, your God, in the place the Lord will choose as the dwelling place of his name.