Ezra 2:63

And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.

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Other Translations for Ezra 2:63

BSB
The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.
AKJV
And the Tirshatha said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.
CPDV
And the cupbearer said to them that they should not eat from the Holy of Holies, until there would arise a priest, learned and perfect.
ERV
And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.
NHEB
The governor said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, until there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.
SMT
And the Tirshatha will say to them, that they shall not eat from the holy of holies till there stood up a priest for Lights and Truth.

Commentary for Ezra 2:63

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Overview of Ezra 2:63
Summary
Official instructs doubtful families to avoid holy foods
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Banning questionable priests from sacred food
Estimated Time Period
c. 538 BC
Category
Law