Add parallel Print Page Options

In addition, Cyrus took out of a temple in Babylon the gold and silver utensils that belonged to Elah’s temple. (Nebuchadnezzar had taken them out of Elah’s temple in Jerusalem and brought them into a temple in Babylon.) They should be returned to their proper place in the temple in Jerusalem. You should put each one in Elah’s temple.

Governor Tattenai from the province west of the Euphrates, Shethar Bozenai, and those of your group (the Persians west of the river):

You must stay away from there. Don’t interfere with the work on Elah’s temple. Let the governor of the Jews and the leaders of Judah rebuild Elah’s temple on its original foundation.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

Praying the Names of Jesus
Praying the Names of Jesus
Retail: $21.99
Our Price: $15.99
Save: $6.00 (27%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
The Names of God
The Names of God
Retail: $16.99
Our Price: $12.99
Save: $4.00 (24%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide
Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide - eBook
Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide - eBook
Retail: $11.49
Our Price: $2.99
Save: $8.50 (74%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars