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Ezra 5:7

Darius

5 But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they were not stopped until a report was sent to Darius and written instructions about this matter were returned.

6 This is the text of the letter that Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates, the officials in the region, sent to King Darius.

The report they sent him read as follows: To King Darius: All peace.

8 Let it be known to the king that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. The people are rebuilding it with large stones, and placing timbers in the walls. This work is being carried out diligently and is prospering in their hands.

9 So we questioned the elders and asked, “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?”

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The report they sent him read as follows: To King Darius: All peace.
KJV
They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.
WEB
They sent a letter to him, in which was written: To Darius the king, all peace.
ASV
they sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus: Unto Darius the king, all peace.
DARBY
They sent a report to him in which was written thus: To Darius the king, all peace!
BLB
They sent a letter to him, and this was written in it: To Darius the king, all peace.
ÅB
for de sendte en melding til ham, og i den sto det skrevet: Kong Darius ønsker vi alt godt.
OTB
Rapporten de sendte til ham var skrevet som følger: “Til kong Dareios: All fred.
B1930
for de sendte en melding til ham, og i den stod det skrevet: Kong Darius ønsker vi alt godt.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Daniel 3:9

    saying to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, may you live forever!

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  • Daniel 4:1

    King Nebuchadnezzar, To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied.

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  • Daniel 6:21

    Then Daniel replied, “O king, may you live forever!

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  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

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  • Ezra 4:17

    Then the king sent this reply: To Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of your associates living in Samaria and elsewhere in the region west of the Euphrates: Greetings.

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