Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May God, who has caused his Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to change this decree or to destroy this temple in Jerusalem. I Darius have decreed it. Let it be carried out with diligence. New Living Translation May the God who has chosen the city of Jerusalem as the place to honor his name destroy any king or nation that violates this command and destroys this Temple. “I, Darius, have issued this decree. Let it be obeyed with all diligence.” English Standard Version May the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who shall put out a hand to alter this, or to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. I Darius make a decree; let it be done with all diligence.” Berean Standard Bible May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence. King James Bible And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed. New King James Version And may the God who causes His name to dwell there destroy any king or people who put their hand to alter it, or to destroy this house of God which is in Jerusalem. I Darius issue a decree; let it be done diligently. New American Standard Bible May the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to change it, so as to destroy that house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree; it is to be carried out with all diligence!” NASB 1995 “May the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to change it, so as to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree, let it be carried out with all diligence!” NASB 1977 “And may the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to change it, so as to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree, let it be carried out with all diligence!” Legacy Standard Bible May the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who stretches out his hand to change it, so as to destroy that house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree, let it be done with all diligence!” Amplified Bible May the God who has caused His Name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to alter this command, so as to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree; let it be carried out quickly and with due diligence.” Christian Standard Bible May the God who caused his name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who dares to harm or interfere with this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out diligently. Holman Christian Standard Bible May the God who caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who dares to harm or interfere with this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out diligently. American Standard Version and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. Contemporary English Version I ask the God who is worshiped in Jerusalem to destroy any king or nation who tries either to change what I have said or to tear down his temple. I, Darius, give these orders, and I expect them to be followed carefully. English Revised Version and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples, that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. GOD'S WORD® Translation May the God whose name is worshiped there cause the downfall of each king and nation who tries to tamper with my orders or tries to destroy the temple of the God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued a decree. It's to be carried out exactly as ordered. Good News Translation May the God who chose Jerusalem as the place where he is to be worshiped overthrow any king or nation that defies this command and tries to destroy the Temple there. I, Darius, have commanded. My command is to be fully obeyed." International Standard Version And may the God who causes his Name to rest there destroy any king or people who might attempt to destroy this Temple of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree. Let it be carried out quickly. Majority Standard Bible May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence. NET Bible May God who makes his name to reside there overthrow any king or nation who reaches out to cause such change so as to destroy this temple of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given orders. Let them be carried out with precision!" New Heart English Bible and the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darayavush have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. Webster's Bible Translation And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall attempt to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed. World English Bible May the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who stretch out their hand to alter this, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree. Let it be done with all diligence. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd God, who caused His Name to dwell there, casts down any king and people that puts forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that [is] in Jerusalem; I Darius have made a decree; let it be done speedily.” Young's Literal Translation And God, who caused His name to dwell there, doth cast down any king and people that putteth forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem; I Darius have made a decree; speedily let it be done.' Smith's Literal Translation And God who shall cause his name to dwell there shall cast down every king and people that shall send forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. I Darius set up a decree; it shall be done speedily. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd may the God, that hath caused his name to dwell there, destroy all kingdoms, and the people that shall put out their hand to resist, and to destroy the house of God, that is in Jerusalem. I Darius have made the decree, which I will have diligently complied with. Catholic Public Domain Version So then, may the God who has caused his name to live there destroy any kingdoms or people who would extend their hand to fight against or to destroy that house of God, which is in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have established the decree, which I wish to be fulfilled scrupulously.” New American Bible And may the God who causes his name to dwell there overthrow every king or people who may undertake to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree; let it be diligently executed.” New Revised Standard Version May the God who has established his name there overthrow any king or people that shall put forth a hand to alter this, or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, make a decree; let it be done with all diligence.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the God whose name we have found to be there, there shall he dwell, and any king or people who shall stretch out his hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem, I Darius have made a decree that he shall speedily perish. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And God whose name we have found shall dwell there, and every King and a people who will stretch his hand to change or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem, I, Darius, I have established the law that he will be quickly destroyed.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and may the God that hath caused His name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples, that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And may the God whose name dwells there, overthrow every king and people who shall stretch out his hand to alter or destroy the house of God which is in Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be diligently attended to. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Decree of Darius…11I also decree that if any man interferes with this directive, a beam is to be torn from his house and raised up, and he is to be impaled on it. And his own house shall be made a pile of rubble for this offense. 12May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence. Cross References 2 Chronicles 36:23 “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” Isaiah 44:28 who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” Isaiah 45:1 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: Daniel 6:26-27 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.” Haggai 1:8 Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD. Zechariah 4:9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. 1 Kings 8:43 then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. 2 Kings 19:15-19 And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. / Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. / Truly, O LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste these nations and their lands. ... Psalm 122:6-9 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. / May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.” / For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” ... Jeremiah 29:7 Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. Acts 5:38-39 So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 Corinthians 3:17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. Ephesians 2:19-22 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, / built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ... Treasury of Scripture And the God that has caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed. caused Exodus 20:24 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. Deuteronomy 12:5,11 But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: … Deuteronomy 16:2 Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD shall choose to place his name there. destroy Psalm 5:10 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee. Psalm 21:8-10 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee… Psalm 137:8,9 O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us… I Darius Esther 3:14,15 The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day… Esther 8:14 So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace. speed 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. Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Jump to Previous Alter Attempt Caused Darius Decree Destroy Diligence Dwell Forth Hand House Jerusalem Kings Overthrow Peoples SpeedJump to Next Alter Attempt Caused Darius Decree Destroy Diligence Dwell Forth Hand House Jerusalem Kings Overthrow Peoples SpeedEzra 6 1. Darius, finding the decree of Cyrus, makes a new decree for building13. By the help of Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai the temple is finished 16. The feast of the dedication is kept 19. and the Passover May God The invocation of God here is significant, as it acknowledges the sovereignty and ultimate authority of the God of Israel. The Hebrew word for God used in this context is "Elohim," which emphasizes His power and majesty. This appeal to God underscores the belief that He is actively involved in the affairs of nations and rulers, guiding history according to His divine will. who has caused His Name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem I, Darius, have issued the decree Let it be carried out with diligence Hebrew May God,וֵֽאלָהָ֞א (wê·lā·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 426: God who דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because has caused His name שְׁמֵ֣הּ (šə·mêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8036: A name to dwell שַׁכִּ֧ן (šak·kin) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7932: To reside, permanently stay there, תַּמָּ֗ה (tam·māh) Adverb Strong's 8536: There overthrow יְמַגַּ֞ר (yə·mag·gar) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4049: To overthrow any כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every king מֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4430: A king or people וְעַם֙ (wə·‘am) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5972: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who דִּ֣י ׀ (dî) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because lifts יִשְׁלַ֣ח (yiš·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7972: To send away, for, out a hand יְדֵ֗הּ (yə·ḏêh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3028: A hand to alter [this decree] לְהַשְׁנָיָ֛ה (lə·haš·nā·yāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 8133: To change or to destroy לְחַבָּלָ֛ה (lə·ḥab·bā·lāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 2255: To destroy, hurt this דֵ֖ךְ (ḏêḵ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1791: This house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1005: A house of God אֱלָהָ֥א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 426: God in Jerusalem. בִירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם (ḇî·rū·šə·lem) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3390: Jerusalem -- the capital city of all Israel I, אֲנָ֤ה (’ă·nāh) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 576: I Darius, דָרְיָ֙וֶשׁ֙ (ḏā·rə·yā·weš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1868: Darius -- two person kings have issued שָׂ֣מֶת (śā·meṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7761: To set, make the decree. טְעֵ֔ם (ṭə·‘êm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2942: Flavor, judgment, account Let it be carried out יִתְעֲבִֽד׃ (yiṯ·‘ă·ḇiḏ) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5648: To do, make, prepare, keep with diligence. אָסְפַּ֖רְנָא (’ā·sə·par·nā) Adverb Strong's 629: Thoroughly, with (all) diligence Links Ezra 6:12 NIVEzra 6:12 NLT Ezra 6:12 ESV Ezra 6:12 NASB Ezra 6:12 KJV Ezra 6:12 BibleApps.com Ezra 6:12 Biblia Paralela Ezra 6:12 Chinese Bible Ezra 6:12 French Bible Ezra 6:12 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 6:12 And the God who has caused his (Ezr. 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