Ezra 4:24

Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

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Other Translations for Ezra 4:24

BSB

Thus the construction of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased, and it remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

AKJV

Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased to the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

CPDV

Then the work of the house of the Lord in Jerusalem was interrupted, and it did not resume until the second year of the reign of Darius, the king of the Persians.

ERV

Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem; and it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

NHEB

Then ceased the work of God's house which is at Jerusalem; and it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darayavush king of Persia.

SMT

At that time ceased the work of the house of God which is in Jerusalem. And it was ceasing even till two years to the kingdom of Darius king of Persia.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezra 4:24

ThenH116Adverb ceasedH989VerbtheworkH5673Noun FeminineofthehouseH1005Noun MasculineofGodH426Noun MasculinewhichisatJerusalemH3390Proper Name LocationSoitceasedH989Verb untoH5705thesecondH8648Noun yearH8140Noun FeminineofthereignH4437Noun FeminineofDariusH1868Proper Name Masculine kingH4430Noun MasculineofPersiaH6540Proper Name

Commentary for Ezra 4:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ezra 4:24

Summary

Temple construction suspended under royal order

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Construction completely ceases

Estimated Time Period

c. 465 BC