Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Take silver and gold from the exiles Heldai, Tobijah and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon. Go the same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah. New Living Translation “Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah will bring gifts of silver and gold from the Jews exiled in Babylon. As soon as they arrive, meet them at the home of Josiah son of Zephaniah. English Standard Version “Take from the exiles Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon, and go the same day to the house of Josiah, the son of Zephaniah. Berean Standard Bible “Take an offering from the exiles—from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon—and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah. King James Bible Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah; New King James Version “Receive the gift from the captives—from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have come from Babylon—and go the same day and enter the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah. New American Standard Bible “Take an offering from the exiles, from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah; and you shall go the same day and enter the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, where they have arrived from Babylon. NASB 1995 “Take an offering from the exiles, from Heldai, Tobijah and Jedaiah; and you go the same day and enter the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, where they have arrived from Babylon. NASB 1977 “Take an offering from the exiles, from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah; and you go the same day and enter the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, where they have arrived from Babylon. Legacy Standard Bible “Take an offering from the exiles, from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah; and you come the same day and come into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, where they have come from Babylon. Amplified Bible “Take an offering from the exiles, from Heldai, from Tobijah, and from Jedaiah [as representatives]; and you go the same day and enter the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, where they have arrived from Babylon. Christian Standard Bible “Take an offering from the exiles, from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon, and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah. Holman Christian Standard Bible Take an offering from the exiles, from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon, and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah. American Standard Version Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah; and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, whither they are come from Babylon; English Revised Version Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah; and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, whither they are come from Babylon; GOD'S WORD® Translation "Take an offering from the exiles Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon. This same day go to the house of Josiah, son of Zephaniah. Good News Translation He said, "Take the gifts given by the exiles Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, and go at once to the home of Josiah son of Zephaniah. All of them have returned from exile in Babylonia. International Standard Version "Go take up an offering from those who came out of the Babylonian exile, that is, from Heldai, from Tobijah, and from Jedaiah. Go along with them today into the house of Zephaniah's son Josiah, who returned from Babylon. Majority Standard Bible ?Take an offering from the exiles?from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon?and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah. NET Bible "Choose some people from among the exiles, namely, Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, all of whom have come from Babylon, and when you have done so go to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah. New Heart English Bible "Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah; and come the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, where they have come from Babylon. Webster's Bible Translation Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, who are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah; World English Bible “Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah; and come the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, where they have come from Babylon. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Take of the captivity (who came from Babylon) from Heldai, from Tobijah, and from Jedaiah, and you have come in—you, in that day, indeed, you have come into the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah, Young's Literal Translation to take of the captivity (who came from Babylon) from Heldai, from Tobijah, and from Jedaiah, 'and thou hast come in -- thou, in that day, yea, thou hast come into the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah, Smith's Literal Translation Take from the captivity, from Heldai, from Tobijah, and from Jedaiah, which came from Babel, and come thou in that day and go into the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTake of them of the captivity, of Holdai, and of Tobias, and of Idaias; thou shalt come in that day, and shalt go into the house of Josias, the son of Sophonias, who came out of Babylon. Catholic Public Domain Version From those of the captivity, take from Heldai, and from Tobijah, and from Jedaiah. You will approach in that day, and you will go into the house of Josiah, the son of Zephaniah, who came from Babylon. New American Bible Take from the exiles—Heldai, Tobijah, Jedaiah—and go the same day to the house of Josiah, son of Zephaniah. (These had come from Babylon.) New Revised Standard Version Collect silver and gold from the exiles—from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah—who have arrived from Babylon; and go the same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTake of them of the captivity, even of Holdai and of Tobijah and of Jedaiah, and come the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah who has come from Babylon; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated ”Take some of the captivity of Kholdi and of Tobia and of Yedaia, and come on that day and enter the house of Yoshiah, son of Tsephania, who has come from Babel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, that are come from Babylon; and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah; Brenton Septuagint Translation Take the things of the captivity from the chief men, and from the useful men of it, and from them that have understood it; and thou shalt enter in that day into the house of Josias the son of Sophonias that came out of Babylon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Crown and the Temple9The word of the LORD also came to me, saying, 10“Take an offering from the exiles— from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon— and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah. 11Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak.… Cross References Ezra 6:14 So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. Haggai 1:1 In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating Nehemiah 7:70-72 Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments. Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. Isaiah 11:1 Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. Ezekiel 37:24-25 My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. / They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. Jeremiah 33:15-17 In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. / For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel, Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” Luke 1:32-33 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Acts 2:29-30 Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. / But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. Romans 1:3-4 regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, / and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Treasury of Scripture Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come you the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah; which. Ezra 7:14-16 Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellers, to inquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand; … Ezra 8:26-30 I even weighed unto their hand six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and silver vessels an hundred talents, and of gold an hundred talents; … Isaiah 66:20 And they shall bring all your brethren for an offering unto the LORD out of all nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the LORD. the son. Zechariah 6:14 And the crowns shall be to Helem, and to Tobijah, and to Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in the temple of the LORD. Jump to Previous Arrived Babylon Captivity Enter Exiles Family Gold Heldai House Jedaiah Jedai'ah Josiah Josi'ah Offering Offerings Silver Tobijah Tobi'jah Whither Zephaniah Zephani'ahJump to Next Arrived Babylon Captivity Enter Exiles Family Gold Heldai House Jedaiah Jedai'ah Josiah Josi'ah Offering Offerings Silver Tobijah Tobi'jah Whither Zephaniah Zephani'ahZechariah 6 1. The vision of the four chariots.9. By the crowns of Joshua are shown the temple and kingdom of Christ the Branch. Take an offering from the exiles This phrase refers to the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylonian captivity. The offering signifies a contribution for the rebuilding of the temple, symbolizing the restoration of worship and community. The exiles' return fulfills prophecies of restoration, such as those in Jeremiah 29:10-14, and highlights God's faithfulness to His covenant people. from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah who have arrived from Babylon and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah Persons / Places / Events 1. Heldai, Tobijah, and JedaiahThese are the exiles who have returned from Babylon. Their names are significant as they represent the faithful remnant of Israel who have come back to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. 2. Babylon The place of exile for the Israelites. It symbolizes a place of judgment and purification, from which God’s people are called to return. 3. Josiah son of Zephaniah A figure in Jerusalem who is instructed to receive the offering from the exiles. His house becomes a place of gathering and significance for this prophetic act. 4. The Offering This is a symbolic act of worship and dedication, representing the contributions of the returned exiles towards the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of Israel. 5. The Day of Action The instruction to go "that same day" emphasizes the urgency and immediacy of the prophetic action, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's commands. Teaching Points Faithfulness in ExileThe return of Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah signifies the faithfulness of God’s people even in difficult circumstances. We are called to remain faithful and hopeful, trusting in God’s promises during our own times of trial. The Importance of Obedience The immediacy of the command to go "that same day" teaches us the importance of prompt obedience to God’s instructions. Delayed obedience can hinder God’s work in our lives. Community and Contribution The collective offering from the exiles highlights the importance of community and shared responsibility in the work of God. Each member’s contribution is vital to the mission of the church. Symbolism of Restoration The act of bringing an offering from Babylon to Jerusalem symbolizes the restoration and renewal that God brings. It reminds us of the transformative power of God’s grace in our lives.Verse 10. - Take of them of the Captivity. The verb is in the infinitive for the imperative, "take thou from the Captivity;" what he is to take is noted in the next verse. "Those of the Captivity" are certain envoys sent by the Jews who still dwelt in Babylon (Ezekiel 1:1; Ezekiel 3:11), bearing gifts for the temple. These messengers the prophet was to visit at the house of Josiah, their host. Heldai; or, Cheldai, in ver. 14 "Helem" or "Chelem," "The Enduring One" (Keil); "The Lord's Word" (Pussy). The name occurs in 1 Chronicles 27:15. Tobijah; "The Lord is good," a well known name. Jedaiah; "God careth." The name is found in 1 Chronicles 9:10; 1 Chronicles 24:7. The LXX. explains the names in symbolical fashion, Παρὰ τῶν ἀρχόντων καὶ παρὰ τῶν χρησίμων αὐτῆς καὶ παρὰ τῶν ἐπεγνωκότων αὐτήν "From the chief men, and from its good men, and from those that have understood it." Which are come from Babylon. This clause in the Authorized Version is transposed from its place in the Hebrew, which is at the end of the verse, where it refers to the house of Josiah, and should be rendered, "to which," or "whither they have come from Babylon." Septuagint, Τὸν οϊκον Ὠσίου... τοῦ ἥκοντος ἐκ Βαβυλῶνος, "The house of Josiah... who came from Babylon." The same day. There was to be no delay; the transaction was to be carried out "on that day," the day made known to the prophet, and by himself in person. The house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah. He was, perhaps, treasurer. At any rate, at his house the envoys were entertained, and there were stored the contributions which the Jews in exile had sent to their brethren in Jerusalem. Josiah is the same person as Hen, according to the Authorized Version and the Vulgate, in ver. 14 (where see note). He was probably son of the Zephaniah mentioned in 2 Kings 25:18 as in the second rank of priests among those who were deported to Babylon (comp. Jeremiah 21:1; Jeremiah 37:3). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Takeלָק֙וֹחַ֙ (lā·qō·w·aḥ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 3947: To take an offering from מֵאֵ֣ת (mê·’êṯ) Preposition-m | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the exiles— הַגּוֹלָ֔ה (hag·gō·w·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1473: Exile, exiles from Heldai, מֵחֶלְדַּ֕י (mê·ḥel·day) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2469: Heldai -- two Israelites Tobijah, טוֹבִיָּ֖ה (ṭō·w·ḇî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2900: Tobiah -- 'Yah is my good', three Israelites, also an Ammonite and Jedaiah, יְדַֽעְיָ֑ה (yə·ḏa‘·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3048: Jedaiah -- 'Yah has known', the name of several Israelites who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that have arrived וּבָאתָ֤ (ū·ḇā·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go from Babylon— מִבָּבֶֽל׃ (mib·bā·ḇel) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city and go וּבָ֗אתָ (ū·ḇā·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go that same הַה֔וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day to the house בֵּ֚ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Josiah יֹאשִׁיָּ֣ה (yō·šî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2977: Josiah -- 'Yah supports', two Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zephaniah. צְפַנְיָ֔ה (ṣə·p̄an·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6846: Zephaniah -- 'Yah has treasured', four Israelites Links Zechariah 6:10 NIVZechariah 6:10 NLT Zechariah 6:10 ESV Zechariah 6:10 NASB Zechariah 6:10 KJV Zechariah 6:10 BibleApps.com Zechariah 6:10 Biblia Paralela Zechariah 6:10 Chinese Bible Zechariah 6:10 French Bible Zechariah 6:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Zechariah 6:10 Take of them of the captivity even (Zech. 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