Ezra 6:16

And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,

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Other Translations for Ezra 6:16

BSB

Then the people of Israel-the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles-celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy.

AKJV

And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.

CPDV

Then the sons of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the remainder of the sons of the transmigration celebrated the dedication of the house of God with gladness.

ERV

And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.

NHEB

The children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the people from the exile, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.

SMT

And the sons of Israel, the priests and the Levites and the rest of the sons of the exile, made the consecration of this house of God in gladness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezra 6:16

AndthechildrenH1123Noun MasculineofIsraelH3479Proper Name MasculinethepriestsH3549Noun MasculineandtheLevitesH3879Noun MasculineandtherestH7606Noun MasculineofthechildrenH1123Noun MasculineofthecaptivityH1547Noun Feminine keptH5648VerbthededicationH2597Noun FeminineofthisH1836 houseH1005Noun MasculineofGodH426Noun MasculinewithjoyH2305Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ezra 6:16

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

Overview of Ezra 6:16

Summary

People celebrate temple dedication with gladness

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Dedication celebration begins

Estimated Time Period

c. 515 BC