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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Ezra 4:1
Many people living in the area were against the people of Judah and Benjamin. These enemies heard that the people who had come from captivity were building a temple for the Lord , the God of Israel. So they came to Zerubbabel and to the family leaders and said, "Let us help you build. We are the same as you, we ask your God for help. We have offered sacrifices to your God since the time King Esarhaddon of Assyria brought us here."
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel,
When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel,
Hebrew Names Version
Now when the adversaries of Yehudah and Binyamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple to the LORD, the God of Yisra'el;
Now when the adversaries of Yehudah and Binyamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple to the LORD, the God of Yisra'el;
King James Version
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the Lord God of Israel;
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the Lord God of Israel;
English Standard Version
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord , the God of Israel,
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord , the God of Israel,
New Century Version
When the enemies of the people of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned captives were building a Temple for the Lord , the God of Israel,
When the enemies of the people of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned captives were building a Temple for the Lord , the God of Israel,
New English Translation
When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin learned that the former exiles were building a temple for the Lord God of Israel,
When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin learned that the former exiles were building a temple for the Lord God of Israel,
Amplified Bible
Now when [the Samaritans] the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles from the captivity were building a temple to the LORD God of Israel,
Now when [the Samaritans] the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles from the captivity were building a temple to the LORD God of Israel,
New American Standard Bible
Now when the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people of the exile were building a temple to the LORD God of Israel,
Now when the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people of the exile were building a temple to the LORD God of Israel,
World English Bible
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple to Yahweh, the God of Israel;
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple to Yahweh, the God of Israel;
Geneva Bible (1587)
Bvt the aduersaries of Iudah and Beniamin heard, that the children of the captiuitie builded the Temple vnto the Lord God of Israel.
Bvt the aduersaries of Iudah and Beniamin heard, that the children of the captiuitie builded the Temple vnto the Lord God of Israel.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people of the exile were building a temple to Yahweh, the God of Israel,
Then the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people of the exile were building a temple to Yahweh, the God of Israel,
Berean Standard Bible
When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel,
When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel,
Contemporary English Version
The enemies of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people had come back to rebuild the temple of the Lord God of Israel.
The enemies of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people had come back to rebuild the temple of the Lord God of Israel.
Complete Jewish Bible
When the enemies of Y'hudah and Binyamin heard that the people from the exile were building a temple to Adonai the God of Isra'el,
When the enemies of Y'hudah and Binyamin heard that the people from the exile were building a temple to Adonai the God of Isra'el,
Darby Translation
And the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building the temple to Jehovah the God of Israel;
And the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building the temple to Jehovah the God of Israel;
George Lamsa Translation
NOW when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people of the captivity were building the temple to the LORD God of Israel,
NOW when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people of the captivity were building the temple to the LORD God of Israel,
Good News Translation
The enemies of the people of Judah and Benjamin heard that those who had returned from exile were rebuilding the Temple of the Lord , the God of Israel.
The enemies of the people of Judah and Benjamin heard that those who had returned from exile were rebuilding the Temple of the Lord , the God of Israel.
Lexham English Bible
Now the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple for Yahweh the God of Israel.
Now the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple for Yahweh the God of Israel.
Literal Translation
And when the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the sons of the exile built the temple to Jehovah the God of Israel,
And when the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the sons of the exile built the temple to Jehovah the God of Israel,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But whan the aduersaries of Iuda and Ben Iamin herde, that the children of the captiuyte buylded the teple vnto the LORDE God of Israel,
But whan the aduersaries of Iuda and Ben Iamin herde, that the children of the captiuyte buylded the teple vnto the LORDE God of Israel,
American Standard Version
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple unto Jehovah, the God of Israel;
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple unto Jehovah, the God of Israel;
Bible in Basic English
Now news came to the haters of Judah and Benjamin that the people who had come back were building a Temple to the Lord, the God of Israel;
Now news came to the haters of Judah and Benjamin that the people who had come back were building a Temple to the Lord, the God of Israel;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But the aduersaries of Iuda and Beniamin, heard that the children of the captiuitie builded the temple vnto the Lorde God of Israel:
But the aduersaries of Iuda and Beniamin, heard that the children of the captiuitie builded the temple vnto the Lorde God of Israel:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple unto the LORD, the God of Israel;
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple unto the LORD, the God of Israel;
King James Version (1611)
Now when the aduersaries of Iudah and Beniamin, heard that the children of the captiuitie builded the Temple vnto the Lord God of Israel:
Now when the aduersaries of Iudah and Beniamin, heard that the children of the captiuitie builded the Temple vnto the Lord God of Israel:
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And they that afflicted Juda and Benjamin heard, that the children of the captivity were building a house to the Lord God of Israel.
And they that afflicted Juda and Benjamin heard, that the children of the captivity were building a house to the Lord God of Israel.
English Revised Version
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded a temple unto the LORD, the God of Israel;
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded a temple unto the LORD, the God of Israel;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe the enemyes of Juda and of Beniamyn herden, that the sones of caitifte bildiden a temple to the Lord God of Israel;
Forsothe the enemyes of Juda and of Beniamyn herden, that the sones of caitifte bildiden a temple to the Lord God of Israel;
Update Bible Version
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the sons of the captivity were building a temple to Yahweh, the God of Israel;
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the sons of the captivity were building a temple to Yahweh, the God of Israel;
Webster's Bible Translation
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building the temple to the LORD God of Israel;
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building the temple to the LORD God of Israel;
New King James Version
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel,
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel,
New Living Translation
The enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were rebuilding a Temple to the Lord , the God of Israel.
The enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were rebuilding a Temple to the Lord , the God of Israel.
New Life Bible
Now those who hated Judah and Benjamin heard that the people had returned from Babylon and were building a house of worship to the Lord God of Israel.
Now those who hated Judah and Benjamin heard that the people had returned from Babylon and were building a house of worship to the Lord God of Israel.
New Revised Standard
When the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord , the God of Israel,
When the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord , the God of Israel,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard - that, the Sons of the Exile, were building the temple, unto Yahweh, God of Israel,
Now, when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard - that, the Sons of the Exile, were building the temple, unto Yahweh, God of Israel,
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now the enemies of Juda and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple to the Lord the God of Israel.
Now the enemies of Juda and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple to the Lord the God of Israel.
Revised Standard Version
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the LORD, the God of Israel,
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the LORD, the God of Israel,
Young's Literal Translation
And adversaries of Judah and Benjamin hear that the sons of the captivity are building a temple to Jehovah, God of Israel,
And adversaries of Judah and Benjamin hear that the sons of the captivity are building a temple to Jehovah, God of Israel,
THE MESSAGE
Old enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building The Temple of the God of Israel. They came to Zerubbabel and the family heads and said, "We'll help you build. We worship your God the same as you. We've been offering sacrifices to him since Esarhaddon king of Assyria brought us here."
Old enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building The Temple of the God of Israel. They came to Zerubbabel and the family heads and said, "We'll help you build. We worship your God the same as you. We've been offering sacrifices to him since Esarhaddon king of Assyria brought us here."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now when the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people of the exile were building a temple to the LORD God of Israel,
Now when the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people of the exile were building a temple to the LORD God of Israel,
Contextual Overview
1Many people living in the area were against the people of Judah and Benjamin. These enemies heard that the people who had come from captivity were building a temple for the Lord , the God of Israel. So they came to Zerubbabel and to the family leaders and said, "Let us help you build. We are the same as you, we ask your God for help. We have offered sacrifices to your God since the time King Esarhaddon of Assyria brought us here." 3 But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other family leaders of Israel answered, "No, you people cannot help us build a temple for our God. Only we can build the Temple for the Lord . He is the God of Israel. This is what King Cyrus of Persia commanded us to do." 4 So the enemies began to discourage them and tried to frighten them in order to stop them from building the Temple. 5 These enemies hired government officials to work against the people of Judah. The officials constantly did things to stop the Jews' plans to build the Temple. This continued the whole time that Cyrus was the king until Darius became the king of Persia.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the adversaries: These were the Samaritans, the descendants of the various nations with which the kings of Assyria had peopled Israel, when they had carried the original inhabitants captive. Ezra 7:9, 1 Kings 5:4, 1 Kings 5:5, 1 Chronicles 22:9, 1 Chronicles 22:10, Nehemiah 4:1-11, Daniel 9:25, 1 Corinthians 16:9
children of the captivity: Heb. sons of the transportation, Ezra 1:11, *marg. Ezra 6:16, Ezra 6:19, Ezra 6:20, Ezra 10:7, Ezra 10:16, Daniel 5:13
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 17:41 - unto this day Ezra 4:10 - And the rest Nehemiah 6:9 - Their hands Zechariah 1:19 - scattered Matthew 2:8 - that Luke 9:52 - the Samaritans John 4:9 - for
Cross-References
Genesis 3:15
I will make you and the woman enemies to each other. Your children and her children will be enemies. You will bite her child's foot, but he will crush your head."
I will make you and the woman enemies to each other. Your children and her children will be enemies. You will bite her child's foot, but he will crush your head."
Genesis 4:25
Adam again had sexual relations with his wife, and she gave birth to another son. She named him Seth. Eve said, "God has given me another son. Cain killed Abel, but now I have Seth."
Adam again had sexual relations with his wife, and she gave birth to another son. She named him Seth. Eve said, "God has given me another son. Cain killed Abel, but now I have Seth."
Genesis 5:29
Lamech named his son Noah. Lamech said, "We work very hard as farmers because God cursed the ground. But Noah will bring us rest."
Lamech named his son Noah. Lamech said, "We work very hard as farmers because God cursed the ground. But Noah will bring us rest."
Numbers 31:17
Now, kill all the Midianite boys, and kill all the Midianite women who have had sexual relations with a man.
Now, kill all the Midianite boys, and kill all the Midianite women who have had sexual relations with a man.
1 John 3:12
Don't be like Cain. He belonged to the Evil One. Cain killed his brother. But why did he kill him? Because what Cain did was evil, and what his brother did was good.
Don't be like Cain. He belonged to the Evil One. Cain killed his brother. But why did he kill him? Because what Cain did was evil, and what his brother did was good.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin,.... The Samaritans, as appears from Ezra 4:2,
heard that the children of the captivity; the Jews, who had been in captivity seventy years, and were just come out of it, and still were not quite free, but under the jurisdiction and control of the king of Persia:
builded the temple unto the Lord God of Israel; that they were going about it, and had laid the foundation of it, which might soon come to their ears, the distance not being very great. Josephus c says they heard the sound of the trumpets, and came to know the meaning of it.
c Antiqu. l. 11. c. 4. sect. 3.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Adversaries - i. e., the Samaritans, a mixed race, partly Israelite but chiefly foreign, which had replaced to some extent the ancient inhabitants after they were carried into captivity by Sargon (see 2 Kings 17:6 note).
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER IV
The Samaritans endeavour to prevent the rebuilding of the
temple, 1-5.
They send letters to Artaxerxes, against the Jews, 6-9.
A copy of the letter, 10-16.
He commands the Jews to cease from building the temple, which
they do; nor was any thing farther done in the work till the
second year of Darius, 17-24.
NOTES ON CHAP. IV
Verse Ezra 4:1. Now when the adversaries — These were the Samaritans, and the different nations with which the kings of Assyria had peopled Israel, when they had carried the original inhabitants away into captivity, see Ezra 4:9-10.
