Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version with three courses of large stones and one of timbers. The costs are to be paid by the royal treasury. New Living Translation Every three layers of specially prepared stones will be topped by a layer of timber. All expenses will be paid by the royal treasury. English Standard Version with three layers of great stones and one layer of timber. Let the cost be paid from the royal treasury. Berean Standard Bible with three layers of cut stones and one of timbers. The costs are to be paid from the royal treasury. King James Bible With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expences be given out of the king's house: New King James Version with three rows of heavy stones and one row of new timber. Let the expenses be paid from the king’s treasury. New American Standard Bible with three layers of large stones and one layer of timber. And the cost is to be paid from the royal treasury. NASB 1995 with three layers of huge stones and one layer of timbers. And let the cost be paid from the royal treasury. NASB 1977 with three layers of huge stones, and one layer of timbers. And let the cost be paid from the royal treasury. Legacy Standard Bible with three layers of huge stones and one layer of timbers. And let the cost be given from the royal treasury. Amplified Bible with three layers of huge stones and one layer of timbers. Let the cost be paid from the royal treasury. Christian Standard Bible with three layers of cut stones and one of timber. The cost is to be paid from the royal treasury. Holman Christian Standard Bible with three layers of cut stones and one of timber. The cost is to be paid from the royal treasury. American Standard Version with three courses of great stones, and a course of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house. Contemporary English Version with one row of wooden beams for each three rows of large stones. The royal treasury will pay for everything. English Revised Version with three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house: GOD'S WORD® Translation with three rows of large stones and a row of wood. The king's palace will pay for it. Good News Translation The walls are to be built with one layer of wood on top of each three layers of stone. All expenses are to be paid by the royal treasury. International Standard Version constructed with three layers of foundation stone interlaced with a row of new timber, the expenses for which are to be paid from the king's treasury. Majority Standard Bible with three layers of cut stones and one of timbers. The costs are to be paid from the royal treasury. NET Bible with three layers of large stones and one layer of timber. The expense is to be subsidized by the royal treasury. New Heart English Bible with three layers of great stones, and one layer of timber. And let the expenses be given out of the king's house. Webster's Bible Translation With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house: World English Bible with three courses of great stones and a course of new timber. Let the expenses be given out of the king’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthree rows of rolled stones, and a row of new wood, and let the outlay be given out of the king’s house. Young's Literal Translation three rows of rolled stones, and a row of new wood, and the outlay let be given out of the king's house. Smith's Literal Translation And three layers of stone of magnitude: and a layer of new wood: and the outgoing shall be given from the king's house: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThree rows of unpolished stones, and so rows of new timber: and the charges shall be given out of the king's house. Catholic Public Domain Version with three rows of rough stones, and so as to have rows of new timber, and that the expenses shall be given from the house of the king. New American Bible It shall have three courses of cut stone for each one of timber. The costs are to be borne by the royal house. New Revised Standard Version with three courses of hewn stones and one course of timber; let the cost be paid from the royal treasury. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWith three rows of great stones and doors of new timber: and let the expenses be paid out of the king's house; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A square of three stones and a door of new wood; also the expense is given from the house of the King. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917with three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber, and let the expenses be given out of the king's house; Brenton Septuagint Translation And let there be three strong layers of stone, and one layer of timber; and the expense shall be paid out of the house of the king. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Decree of Darius…3In the first year of King Cyrus, he issued a decree concerning the house of God in Jerusalem: Let the house be rebuilt as a place for offering sacrifices, and let its foundations be firmly laid. It is to be sixty cubits high and sixty cubits wide, 4with three layers of cut stones and one of timbers. The costs are to be paid from the royal treasury. 5Furthermore, the gold and silver articles of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple in Jerusalem and carried to Babylon, must also be returned to the temple in Jerusalem and deposited in the house of God.… Cross References 1 Kings 6:36 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. 1 Kings 7:12 The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD. 1 Kings 6:36-37 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. / The foundation of the house of the LORD was laid in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, in the month of Ziv. 2 Chronicles 3:3 The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. 1 Kings 6:9-10 So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar. / He built chambers all along the temple, each five cubits high and attached to the temple with beams of cedar. 1 Kings 5:17-18 And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. / So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. 1 Kings 6:15-18 He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards. / He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. ... 1 Kings 6:5-6 Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms. / The bottom floor was five cubits wide, the middle floor six cubits, and the third floor seven cubits. He also placed offset ledges around the outside of the temple, so that nothing would be inserted into its walls. 1 Kings 6:2 The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. 1 Kings 6:7 The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. 1 Kings 6:14 So Solomon built the temple and finished it. 1 Kings 6:38 In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years. 1 Kings 7:9-12 All these buildings were constructed with costly stones, cut to size and trimmed with saws inside and out from the foundation to the eaves, and from the outside to the great courtyard. / The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long. / Above these were costly stones, cut to size, and cedar beams. ... 1 Kings 6:8 The entrance to the bottom floor was on the south side of the temple. A stairway led up to the middle level, and from there to the third floor. 1 Kings 6:36-38 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. / The foundation of the house of the LORD was laid in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, in the month of Ziv. / In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years. Treasury of Scripture With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house: three rows 1 Kings 6:36 And he built the inner court with three rows of hewed stone, and a row of cedar beams. the expenses Ezra 7:20-23 And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure house… Psalm 68:29 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee. Psalm 72:10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Jump to Previous Cost Course Courses Expenses Great House Huge King's Layers Lines Money Necessary New Outlay Paid Rolled Row Rows Royal Stones Store-House Supports Three Timber Timbers Treasury WoodJump to Next Cost Course Courses Expenses Great House Huge King's Layers Lines Money Necessary New Outlay Paid Rolled Row Rows Royal Stones Store-House Supports Three Timber Timbers Treasury WoodEzra 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 with three layers of cut stones and one of timbers This construction method reflects the architectural practices of the Persian period, emphasizing stability and durability. The use of cut stones signifies a commitment to quality and permanence, while the inclusion of timber layers may have been for structural flexibility or aesthetic purposes. This design mirrors the construction of Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 6:36), indicating continuity in sacred architecture. The number three often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection in biblical numerology, while wood can symbolize humanity or mortality, suggesting a blend of divine and human elements in the temple's construction. The costs are to be paid from the royal treasury Persons / Places / Events 1. King DariusThe Persian king who issued the decree to continue the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, ensuring that the costs were covered by the royal treasury. 2. The Temple in Jerusalem The central place of worship for the Jewish people, which was being rebuilt after the Babylonian exile. 3. The Jewish Exiles The people of Israel who returned from Babylonian captivity to rebuild the temple and restore their community. 4. The Royal Treasury The source of funding for the temple's reconstruction, highlighting the support from the Persian empire. 5. The Builders The workers and leaders, including Zerubbabel and Jeshua, who were responsible for the physical reconstruction of the temple. Teaching Points God's ProvisionJust as God provided for the temple's reconstruction through King Darius, He provides for our needs today. Trust in His provision and faithfulness. The Importance of Worship The temple was central to Jewish worship. Prioritize worship in your life, ensuring that God remains at the center of your daily activities. Obedience to God's Commands The rebuilding of the temple was a response to God's command. Reflect on areas in your life where you need to be obedient to God's instructions. Community and Cooperation The rebuilding effort required cooperation among the Jewish exiles. Engage in community efforts and support one another in fulfilling God's purposes. Faith in Action The physical act of rebuilding the temple was an expression of faith. Consider how you can put your faith into action in tangible ways.Verse 4. - With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber. The Septuagint interpreter understood by this that the new temple was to be four storeys high, three storeys being built of stone, and one of timber. The two wings of the temple of Solomon were undoubtedly three storeys high (1 Kings 6:6). But it is perhaps doubtful whether the word nidbak ever means "storey." Most commentators suppose three courses of stone, and then a course of timber, repeated from foundation to summit; but there is no known example of such a mode of building. The expences were to be given out of the king's house, defrayed, i.e., out of the royal revenue; but either this intention of Cyrus was not carried out, or it was understood to apply only to the materials. Large sums were subscribed by the Jews themselves towards the building (Ezra 2:69), and large payments were made by them to the persons employed upon the work (Ezra 3:7). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew with threeתְּלָתָ֔א (tə·lā·ṯā) Number - masculine singular Strong's 8532: Three, third layers נִדְבָּכִ֞ין (niḏ·bā·ḵîn) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5073: A row or layer, course of דִּי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because cut stones אֶ֤בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 69: A stone and one חֲדַ֑ת (ḥă·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2323: New of דִּי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because timbers. אָ֣ע (’ā‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 636: A tree, wood The costs וְנִ֨פְקְתָ֔א (wə·nip̄·qə·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular determinate Strong's 5313: An outgo, expense are to be paid תִּתְיְהִֽב׃ (tiṯ·yə·hiḇ) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3052: To give, to put, imperatively, come from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4481: From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than the royal מַלְכָּ֖א (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 4430: A king treasury. בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1005: A house Links Ezra 6:4 NIVEzra 6:4 NLT Ezra 6:4 ESV Ezra 6:4 NASB Ezra 6:4 KJV Ezra 6:4 BibleApps.com Ezra 6:4 Biblia Paralela Ezra 6:4 Chinese Bible Ezra 6:4 French Bible Ezra 6:4 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 6:4 With three courses of great stones (Ezr. 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