Ezra 6:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Caused

Destroy

I darius

Esther 3:14

Esther 8:14

Speed

Ezra 6:13

Ecclesiastes 9:10

General references

Deuteronomy 32:31

Bible References

Caused

Make an altar of earth for me. Sacrifice your sheep and your cattle as offerings to be completely burned and as peace offerings. In every place that I set-aside for you to worship me, I will come to you and bless you.

You should seek Jehovah at the place Jehovah your God chooses out of all your tribes. This is where he will dwell and establish his name. This is where you should go.

Sacrifice the Passover to Jehovah your God from the flock and the herd, in the place where Jehovah chooses to establish his name.

Jehovah said: I have heard your prayers and your supplication you made. I have made this house holy. I put my name there forever. My eyes and my heart will be there at all times.

I have chosen and declared this Temple holy so that my name may be placed there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.

Jehovah has chosen Zion. He wants it for his home.

Destroy

Pronounce them guilty, O God. Let them fall by their own devices. In the multitude of their transgressions thrust them out, because they are rebellious against you.

Your hand (spirit and power) will discover all your enemies. Your powerful hand will find all who hate you.

You destructive people of Babylon, blessed is the one who pays you back with the same treatment you gave us.

Nations and kingdoms that do not serve you will be destroyed. The nations will definitely be ruined.

You will be covered with shame for the violence done to your brother Jacob. You will be destroyed and disgraced for a very long time.

I will make Jerusalem a cup that causes trembling to the people in the nations nearby. Judah will also be attacked when they attack Jerusalem.

I tell you: Leave these men alone. If this message and this work are from men it will come to nothing.

Who are you Lord? He asked. The Lord said: I am Jesus whom you persecute.

The armies in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.

I darius

A copy of the writing, to be made public in every part of the kingdom, was sent out to all the peoples, so that they might be ready when that day came.

So the men went out on the quick-running horses used on the king's business. They wasted no time and forced on by the king's order; and the order was given out in Shushan, the king's town.

Speed

Then Tattenai, the ruler across the river, and Shethar-bozenai and their people, because of the order given by King Darius, did as he said with all care.

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you are going.

General references

Their rock is not like our rock! Their enemies know that their own gods are weak, not mighty like Israel's God.