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Ezra 7:15

New Century Version

Also take with you the silver and gold that the king and those who advise him have given freely to the God of Israel, whose Temple is in Jerusalem.

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The family leaders and the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of a thousand men and of a hundred men, and the leaders responsible for the king’s work gave their valuable things.

But no one can really build a house for our God. Not even the highest of heavens can hold him. How then can I build a temple for him except as a place to burn sacrifices to him?

Many people brought gifts for the Lord to Jerusalem, and they also brought valuable gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah. From then on all the nations respected Hezekiah.

Lord, I have built a wonderful Temple for you—a place for you to live forever.”

But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place I am to be worshiped, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’

All their neighbors helped them, giving them things made of silver and gold, along with supplies, cattle, valuable gifts, and special gifts for the Temple.

God has chosen Jerusalem as the place he is to be worshiped. May he punish any king or person who tries to change this order and destroy this Temple. I, Darius, have given this order. Let it be obeyed quickly and carefully.

It must have three layers of large stones and then one layer of timbers. The costs should be paid from the king’s treasury.

Ezra, you are sent by the king and the seven people who advise him to ask how Judah and Jerusalem are obeying the Law of your God, which you are carrying with you.

I weighed the offering of silver and gold and the utensils given for the Temple of our God, and I gave them to the twelve priests I had chosen. The king, the people who advised him, his officers, and all the Israelites there with us had given these things for the Temple.

You people of Jerusalem, praise the Lord on Mount Zion. Praise the Lord!

Lord, I love the Temple where you live, where your glory is.

Let the kings of Tarshish and the faraway lands bring him gifts. Let the kings of Sheba and Seba bring their presents to him.

Make and keep your promises to the Lord your God. From all around, gifts should come to the God we worship.

His Tent is in Jerusalem; his home is on Mount Zion.

Sing praises to the Lord who is king on Mount Zion. Tell the nations what he has done.




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