Ezra Chapter 6 Flashcards

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Where was the search made to find records about the rebuilding of Jerusalem?

in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon

Who issued a decree to search the archives where the treasures of Babylon were stored?

King Darius

What did they find in the palace, in Achmetha in the province of Media?

a scroll with a record written in it

In what city did they find a scroll that had the record of the decree by Cyrus to rebuild the temple at Jerusalem?

Achmetha Signup and view all the answers

In what province was the city of Achmetha?

the province of Media Signup and view all the answers

Where in the city of Achmetha did they find the scroll concerning the decree by Cyrus?

in the palace that is in the province of Media Signup and view all the answers

When was this original decree concerning the house of Jerusalem issued?

In the first year of King Cyrus Signup and view all the answers

Which king's decree had they found at Achmetha concerning the house of God at Jerusalem?

King Cyrus Signup and view all the answers

What did King Cyrus say was to be done in the house that would be rebuilt in Jerusalem?

sacrifices will be offered Signup and view all the answers

In addition to rebuilding the temple, what did King Cyrus say should be laid firmly?

the foundations Signup and view all the answers

Name the dimensions that Cyrus authorized for the temple in Jerusalem.

its height sixty cubits and its width sixty cubits Signup and view all the answers

Cyrus said there should be how many rows of heavy stones in the temple reconstruction?

three rows of heavy stones Signup and view all the answers

Cyrus said there should be how many rows of new timber in the temple reconstruction?

one row of new timber Signup and view all the answers

From what source did Cyrus say the expenses for building the Temple would be paid?

Let the expenses be paid from the king's treasury Signup and view all the answers

What had Cyrus declared should be taken back to the temple which is in Jerusalem?

the gold and silver articles of the house of God Signup and view all the answers

What did Cyrus say should be done with the gold and silver articles that Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple in Jerusalem?

restored and taken back to the temple which is in Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

Where did Cyrus say all the articles of silver and gold were supposed to go once they got back to Jerusalem?

each to its place; and deposit them in the house of God Signup and view all the answers

To whom was Darius writing, along with Shethar-Boznai, and his companions the Persians beyond the River?

Tattenai, governor of the region beyond the River Signup and view all the answers

Who was the governor of the region beyond the River at the time of Darius?

Tattenai Signup and view all the answers

To whom was Darius writing, along with Tattenai and his companions?

Shethar-Boznai, and his companions the Persians Signup and view all the answers

What did Darius tell Tattenai, Shethar-Boznai and their companions to do concerning the Jews who were rebuilding the temple?

keep yourselves far from there Signup and view all the answers

To whom did Darius say to stay far away from the building project in Jerusalem?

Tattenai, and Shethar-Boznai, and his companions Signup and view all the answers

What did Darius say Tattenai, governor of the regions beyond the River, and Shethar-Boznai should do, regarding the temple of God?

Let the work of this house of God alone Signup and view all the answers

Darius told Tattenai that somebody else, in addition to the elders of the Jews, could build the house of God, along with the elders of the Jews. Who was he?

the governor of the Jews Signup and view all the answers

Darius told Tattenai that some people could build the house of God, along with the governor of the Jews. Who were they?

the elders of the Jews Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Decree and Records

King Darius ordered a search for records regarding the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the archives of Babylon.
The search resulted in finding a scroll in Achmetha, located in the province of Media.

Discovery of the Scroll

The scroll contained a record issued by King Cyrus in his first year of reign about rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.
Cyrus's decree included instructions for the offering of sacrifices in the newly built temple.

Temple Specifications

The temple was authorized to be 60 cubits in height and width.
Cyrus specified three rows of heavy stones and one row of new timber for the temple's construction.
Funding for the temple was to come from the king's treasury.

Restoration of Articles

Cyrus directed that gold and silver articles taken by Nebuchadnezzar be returned to the temple in Jerusalem.
Upon their return, all articles were to be deposited in their respective places within the house of God.

Darius's Instructions to Officials

Darius wrote to Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shethar-Boznai, instructing them to stay away from the building project in Jerusalem.
He affirmed the Jews, along with their governor, had the right to rebuild the temple without interference.

Preservation of the Temple Work

Darius reinforced that the temple construction should continue unhindered and under the supervision of the Jewish elders and governor.

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