Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They also delivered the king’s orders to the royal satraps and to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, who then gave assistance to the people and to the house of God. New Living Translation The king’s decrees were delivered to his highest officers and the governors of the province west of the Euphrates River, who then cooperated by supporting the people and the Temple of God. English Standard Version They also delivered the king’s commissions to the king’s satraps and to the governors of the province Beyond the River, and they aided the people and the house of God. Berean Standard Bible They also delivered the king’s edicts to the royal satraps and governors of the region west of the Euphrates, who proceeded to assist the people and the house of God. King James Bible And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God. New King James Version And they delivered the king’s orders to the king’s satraps and the governors in the region beyond the River. So they gave support to the people and the house of God. New American Standard Bible Then they delivered the king’s edicts to the king’s satraps and the governors in the provinces beyond the Euphrates River, and they supported the people and the house of God. NASB 1995 Then they delivered the king’s edicts to the king’s satraps and to the governors in the provinces beyond the River, and they supported the people and the house of God. NASB 1977 Then they delivered the king’s edicts to the king’s satraps, and to the governors in the provinces beyond the River, and they supported the people and the house of God. Legacy Standard Bible Then they gave the king’s edicts to the king’s satraps and to the governors in the provinces beyond the River, and they supported the people and the house of God. Amplified Bible And they delivered the king’s edicts to the king’s satraps (lieutenants) and to the governors west of the [Euphrates] River, and they supported the people and God’s house. Christian Standard Bible They also delivered the king’s edicts to the royal satraps and governors of the region west of the Euphrates, so that they would support the people and the house of God. Holman Christian Standard Bible They also delivered the king’s edicts to the royal satraps and governors of the region west of the Euphrates, so that they would support the people and the house of God. American Standard Version And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's satraps, and to the governors beyond the River: and they furthered the people and the house of God. Contemporary English Version Some of those who had returned took the king's orders to the governors and officials in Western Province. Then the officials did what they could for the people and for the temple of God. English Revised Version And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's satraps, and to the governors beyond the river: and they furthered the people and the house of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation The exiles delivered the king's orders to the king's satraps and governors [in the province] west of the Euphrates River. These officials then gave their support to the people and the temple of God. Good News Translation They also took the document the emperor had given them and gave it to the governors and officials of West-of-Euphrates Province, who then gave their support to the people and the Temple worship. International Standard Version Then they delivered copies of the king's orders to the king's officers, and governors on this side of the Euphrates River. The orders were in support of the people and God's Temple. Majority Standard Bible They also delivered the king?s edicts to the royal satraps and governors of the region west of the Euphrates, who proceeded to assist the people and the house of God. NET Bible Then they presented the decrees of the king to the king's satraps and to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, who gave help to the people and to the temple of God. New Heart English Bible They delivered the king's commissions to the king's satraps, and to the governors beyond the River: and they furthered the people and God's house. Webster's Bible Translation And they delivered the king's commissions to the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side of the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God. World English Bible They delivered the king’s commissions to the king’s local governors and to the governors beyond the River. So they supported the people and God’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they give the laws of the king to the lieutenants of the king and the governors beyond the river, and they have lifted up the people and the house of God. Young's Literal Translation and they give the laws of the king to the lieutenants of the king and the governors beyond the river, and they have lifted up the people and the house of God. Smith's Literal Translation And they will give the king's laws to the king's satraps and prefects beyond the river: and they lifted up the people and the house of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they gave the king's edicts to the lords that were from the king's court, and the governors beyond the river, and they furthered the people and the house of God. Catholic Public Domain Version Then they gave the edicts of the king to the rulers who served in the sight of the king, and to the governors beyond the river, and they exalted the people and the house of God. New American Bible Finally, the orders of the king were presented to the king’s satraps and to the governors in West-of-Euphrates, who gave their support to the people and to the house of God. New Revised Standard Version They also delivered the king’s commissions to the king’s satraps and to the governors of the province Beyond the River; and they supported the people and the house of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they delivered the king's decree to the king's princes and to the governors on this side the River; and they showed respect to the people and to the house of God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they gave the decree of the King to the King’s Captain, and to the Governors of the Crossing of the River, and they were honoring the people and the household of God. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's satraps, and to the governors beyond the River; and they furthered the people and the house of God. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they gave the king's mandate to the king's lieutenants, and the governors beyond the river: and they honoured the people and the house of God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Arrival in Jerusalem…35Then the exiles who had returned from captivity sacrificed burnt offerings to the God of Israel: 12 bulls for all Israel, 96 rams, 77 lambs, and a sin offering of 12 male goats. All this was a burnt offering to the LORD. 36They also delivered the king’s edicts to the royal satraps and governors of the region west of the Euphrates, who proceeded to assist the people and the house of God. Cross References Nehemiah 2:9 Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. Esther 9:3 And all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the king’s administrators helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai had fallen upon them. Daniel 6:25-28 Then King Darius wrote to the people of every nation and language throughout the land: “May your prosperity abound. / I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. / He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” ... 1 Kings 9:19-23 as well as all the store cities that Solomon had for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion. / As for all the people who remained of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day. ... 2 Chronicles 17:12-19 Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah / and kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor. / These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; ... Romans 13:1-7 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... 1 Peter 2:13-17 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. / For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. ... Acts 23:26-30 Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. / This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen, / and since I wanted to understand their charges against him, I brought him down to their Sanhedrin. ... Acts 25:23-27 The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in. / Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer. / But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him. ... 1 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. Isaiah 45:1-4 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. / I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. ... Jeremiah 27:6-7 So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. / All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. Daniel 2:37-38 You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. / Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold. Matthew 22:21 “Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” Treasury of Scripture And they delivered the king's commissions to the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God. the king's commissions Ezra 7:21-24 And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily, … lieutenants Ezra 4:7 And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue. Ezra 5:6 The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king: they furthered Ezra 6:13 Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily. Isaiah 56:6,7 Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; … Acts 18:27 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace: Jump to Previous Aided Captains Delivered Furthered Governors Help House King's Lieutenants Orders Province Provinces River Royal Rulers Satraps Side Supported Trans-EuphratesJump to Next Aided Captains Delivered Furthered Governors Help House King's Lieutenants Orders Province Provinces River Royal Rulers Satraps Side Supported Trans-EuphratesEzra 8 1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon15. He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple 21. He keeps a fast 24. He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests 31. From Ahava they come to Jerusalem 33. The treasure is weighed in the temple 36. The commission is delivered They also delivered the king’s edicts The delivery of the king's edicts signifies the authority and support of the Persian Empire for the Jewish returnees. These edicts were decrees issued by King Artaxerxes, reflecting the political climate of the time where Persian rulers often allowed subject peoples to maintain their religious practices. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God using foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes, as seen with Cyrus in Isaiah 45:1. to the royal satraps and governors of the region west of the Euphrates who proceeded to assist the people and the house of God Persons / Places / Events 1. EzraA scribe and priest who led a group of exiles from Babylon back to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in re-establishing the Law of Moses among the people. 2. The King's Edicts These were decrees issued by the Persian king, likely Artaxerxes, granting Ezra and the returning exiles the authority and resources needed for their journey and the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem. 3. Royal Satraps and Governors These were regional officials of the Persian Empire who were responsible for implementing the king's orders in their respective territories. 4. Region West of the Euphrates This refers to the area of the Persian Empire that included the land of Israel, indicating the geographical scope of the king's edicts. 5. The House of God Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was central to the religious life of the Jewish people and the focus of their restoration efforts. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in Secular AuthorityGod can use secular authorities to accomplish His purposes, as seen in the cooperation of the Persian officials with Ezra. Believers should trust in God's sovereignty over all rulers and authorities. The Importance of Obedience to God's Commands Ezra's mission was to restore the Law of Moses among the people. This highlights the importance of obedience to God's Word in our lives. Community Support in God's Work The assistance from the satraps and governors underscores the importance of community and support in fulfilling God's work. Believers should seek and offer support within their communities. Faithfulness in Leadership Ezra's leadership and faithfulness to God's call serve as a model for Christian leaders today. Leaders should be committed to God's mission and lead with integrity.(36) And they delivered the king's commissions.--First came sacrifices of burnt offering to God (Ezra 8:35); then, having rendered to God the things which were God's, they render to Caesar the things of Caesar. They delivered the king's commission, or firman, to the lieutenants or satraps in military authority, and to the governors, or pechahs, or pashas, in civil authority under them. The firman was of course accepted and acted upon: "they furthered the people."Verse 36. - And they delivered the king's commissions. Parts of Ezra's firman concerned vitally the other provincial governors, and had of necessity to be communicated to them. Such were the provisoes concerning Ezra's power of drawing upon the provincial treasuries for corn, wine, oil, salt, and money (Ezra 7:22, 23), and concerning the exemption of all ranks of the Jewish sacred order from taxation of any kind whatsoever (ibid. ver. 24). Unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors. The word translated "lieutenants" is that which corresponds to the Persian term "satrap," and designates the highest class of the Persian provincial governors. That translated "governor" is the term which has been already applied by Ezra to Tatnai (Ezra 5:3, 4) and Zerubbabel (Ezra 6:7). It denotes a lower grade of official. They furthered the people. The satraps and lower officials, on being made acquainted with the king's wishes, readily complied with them, and became supporters and favourers of the Jewish people.
Hebrew They also deliveredוַֽיִּתְּנ֣וּ ׀ (way·yit·tə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the king’s הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king edicts דָּתֵ֣י (dā·ṯê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1881: A royal edict, statute to the royal הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king satraps לַאֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנֵי֙ (la·’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 323: A satrap, governor, of a, main province and governors וּפַחֲו֖וֹת (ū·p̄a·ḥă·wō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6346: A governor of the region west עֵ֣בֶר (‘ê·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side of the Euphrates, הַנָּהָ֑ר (han·nā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5104: A stream, prosperity who proceeded to assist וְנִשְּׂא֥וּ (wə·niś·śə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the people הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and the house בֵּֽית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of God. הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Ezra 8:36 NIVEzra 8:36 NLT Ezra 8:36 ESV Ezra 8:36 NASB Ezra 8:36 KJV Ezra 8:36 BibleApps.com Ezra 8:36 Biblia Paralela Ezra 8:36 Chinese Bible Ezra 8:36 French Bible Ezra 8:36 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 8:36 They delivered the king's commissions to (Ezr. Ez) |
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