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The Book of Ezra (MT) — Interlinear Summary

A consolidated companion to the Masoretic-Text Ezra data set: each chapter rendered as a six-tier Hebrew reverse-interlinear (Hebrew · gloss · parsing · syntax · semantic force · lexical note), with per-verse discourse analysis and a chapter argument-outline.

This document gathers, for each annotated chapter, the theme, the argument outline, and the textual / exegetical note (the text_note of each file, with the shared critical-text preface removed since it is stated once above). Return, temple rebuilding, Torah reform, and covenant renewal. The Hebrew follows the Masoretic Text in the Leningrad tradition (Westminster Leningrad Codex / OSHB); distinctively copyrighted apparatus is not reproduced, and Hebrew (MT) versification is used throughout.

Scope. 10 chapters · 280 verses · 3,791 annotated words.

Ezra

Ezra 1 — עזרא 1

Theme. Ezra 1 (11 verses in the MT) opens: Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of YHWH by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, YHWH stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his. The middle of the chapter continues: And all they that about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all was willingly offered. It closes: All the vessels of gold and of silver five thousand and four hundred. All did Sheshbazzar bring up with the captivity that were brought up from Babylon to Jerusalem.

Outline.

I. 1–4 — Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of YHWH by. Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of YHWH by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, YHWH stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also in writing, saying, Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, YHWH God of heaven has given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he has.
II. 5–8 — Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the pri. Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of YHWH which in Jerusalem. And all they that about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all was willingly.
III. 9–11 — And this the number of them: thirty chargers of gold, a thousand charger. And this the number of them: thirty chargers of gold, a thousand chargers of silver, nine and twenty knives, Thirty basons of gold, silver basons of a second four hundred and ten, other vessels a thousand. All the vessels of gold and of silver five thousand and four hundred. All did Sheshbazzar bring up with the captivity that were brought up from Babylon.

Textual note. Ezra 1 comprises 11 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of YHWH by. Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of YHWH by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, YHWH stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also in writing, saying, Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, YHWH God of heaven has given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he has. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the pri. Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of YHWH which in Jerusalem. And all they that about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all was willingly. Movement III (vv. 9-11) — And this the number of them: thirty chargers of gold, a thousand charger. And this the number of them: thirty chargers of gold, a thousand chargers of silver, nine and twenty knives, Thirty basons of gold, silver basons of a second four hundred and ten, other vessels a thousand. All the vessels of gold and of silver five thousand and four hundred. All did Sheshbazzar bring up with the captivity that were brought up from Babylon. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Ezra 2 — עזרא 2

Theme. Ezra 2 (70 verses in the MT) opens: Now these the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away to Babylon, and came again to Jerusalem and Judah. The middle of the chapter continues: The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three. It closes: So the priests, and the Levites, and of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.

Outline.

I. 1–14 — Now these the children of the province that went up out of the captivity. Now these the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away to Babylon, and came again to Jerusalem and Judah, every one to his city; Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah..
II. 15–28 — The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four. The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four. The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three. The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve. The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three. The children of Gibbar, ninety and five. The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three. The.
III. 29–42 — The children of Nebo, fifty and two. The children of Nebo, fifty and two. The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six. The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty. The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five. The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. The children of Senaah,.
IV. 43–56 — The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the childr. The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth, The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon, The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub, The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the.
V. 57–70 — The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Poch. The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami. All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, three hundred ninety and two. And these they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, and their seed, whether they of.

Textual note. Ezra 2 comprises 70 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-14) — Now these the children of the province that went up out of the captivity. Now these the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away to Babylon, and came again to Jerusalem and Judah, every one to his city; Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah.. Movement II (vv. 15-28) — The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four. The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four. The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three. The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve. The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three. The children of Gibbar, ninety and five. The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three. The. Movement III (vv. 29-42) — The children of Nebo, fifty and two. The children of Nebo, fifty and two. The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six. The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty. The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five. The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five. The children of Senaah,. Movement IV (vv. 43-56) — The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the childr. The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth, The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon, The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub, The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan, The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the. Movement V (vv. 57-70) — The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Poch. The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami. All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants, three hundred ninety and two. And these they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, Immer: but they could not shew their father's house, and their seed, whether they of. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Ezra 3 — עזרא 3

Theme. Ezra 3 (13 verses in the MT) opens: And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. The middle of the chapter continues: They gave money also to the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, to them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had. It closes: So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.

Outline.

I. 1–4 — And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel in the c. And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as written.
II. 5–8 — And afterward the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and o. And afterward the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of YHWH that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering to YHWH. From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings to YHWH. But the foundation of the temple of YHWH was not laid. They gave money also to.
III. 9–12 — Then stood Jeshua his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the s. Then stood Jeshua his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, their sons and their brethren the Levites. And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of YHWH, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph.
IV. 13 — So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from. So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.

Textual note. Ezra 3 comprises 13 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel in the c. And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as written. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And afterward the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and o. And afterward the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of YHWH that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering to YHWH. From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings to YHWH. But the foundation of the temple of YHWH was not laid. They gave money also to. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — Then stood Jeshua his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the s. Then stood Jeshua his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, their sons and their brethren the Levites. And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of YHWH, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph. Movement IV (vv. 13) — So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from. So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Ezra 4 — עזרא 4

Theme. Ezra 4 (24 verses in the MT) opens: Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple to YHWH God of Israel; The middle of the chapter continues: Be it known now to the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and you shall endamage the revenue of the kings. It closes: Then ceased the work of the house of God which at Jerusalem. So it ceased to the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

Outline.

I. 1–5 — Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children o. Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple to YHWH God of Israel; Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said to them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as you ; and we do sacrifice to him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up.
II. 6–10 — And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they. And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, to Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian.
III. 11–15 — This the copy of the letter that they sent to him, to Artaxerxes the kin. This the copy of the letter that they sent to him, to Artaxerxes the king; Your servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time. Be it known to the king, that the Jews which came up from you to us are come to Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls , and joined the foundations. Be it known now to the king,.
IV. 16–20 — We certify the king that, if this city be builded , and the walls thereo. We certify the king that, if this city be builded , and the walls thereof set up, by this means you shall have no portion on this side the river. sent the king an answer to Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time. The letter which you sent.
V. 21–24 — Give you now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city. Give you now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until commandment shall be given from me. Take heed now that you fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings? Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to.

Textual note. Ezra 4 comprises 24 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children o. Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple to YHWH God of Israel; Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said to them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as you ; and we do sacrifice to him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they. And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, to Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — This the copy of the letter that they sent to him, to Artaxerxes the kin. This the copy of the letter that they sent to him, to Artaxerxes the king; Your servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time. Be it known to the king, that the Jews which came up from you to us are come to Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls , and joined the foundations. Be it known now to the king,. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — We certify the king that, if this city be builded , and the walls thereo. We certify the king that, if this city be builded , and the walls thereof set up, by this means you shall have no portion on this side the river. sent the king an answer to Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time. The letter which you sent. Movement V (vv. 21-24) — Give you now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city. Give you now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until commandment shall be given from me. Take heed now that you fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings? Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Ezra 5 — עזרא 5

Theme. Ezra 5 (17 verses in the MT) opens: Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews that in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, to them. The middle of the chapter continues: Then asked we those elders, said to them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls? It closes: Now therefore, if good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which there at Babylon, whether it be , that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and.

Outline.

I. 1–4 — Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, pr. Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews that in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, to them. Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which at Jerusalem: and with them the prophets of God helping them. At the same.
II. 5–8 — But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they coul. But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this . The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which on this side the river, sent to Darius.
III. 9–12 — Then asked we those elders, said to them thus, Who commanded you to buil. Then asked we those elders, said to them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls? We asked their names also, to certify you, that we might write the names of the men that the chief of them. And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these.
IV. 13–16 — But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon king Cyrus made a dec. But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God. And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered to.
V. 17 — Now therefore, if good to the king, let there be search made in the king. Now therefore, if good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which there at Babylon, whether it be , that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.

Textual note. Ezra 5 comprises 17 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, pr. Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews that in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, to them. Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which at Jerusalem: and with them the prophets of God helping them. At the same. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they coul. But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this . The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which on this side the river, sent to Darius. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — Then asked we those elders, said to them thus, Who commanded you to buil. Then asked we those elders, said to them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls? We asked their names also, to certify you, that we might write the names of the men that the chief of them. And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon king Cyrus made a dec. But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God. And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered to. Movement V (vv. 17) — Now therefore, if good to the king, let there be search made in the king. Now therefore, if good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which there at Babylon, whether it be , that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Ezra 6 — עזרא 6

Theme. Ezra 6 (22 verses in the MT) opens: Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. The middle of the chapter continues: And the God that has caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter to destroy this house of God which at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with. It closes: And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for YHWH had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of.

Outline.

I. 1–5 — Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of. Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that in the province of the Medes, a roll, and therein a record thus written: In the first year of Cyrus the king Cyrus the king made a decree the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the.
II. 6–10 — Now , Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your compani. Now , Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which beyond the river, be you far from thence: Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place. Moreover I make a decree what you shall do to the elders of these Jews for the.
III. 11–15 — Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let tim. Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this. And the God that has caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter to destroy this house of God which at.
IV. 16–20 — And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest o. And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy, And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes.
V. 21–22 — And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and. And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and all such as had separated themselves to them from the filthiness of the heathen of the land, to seek YHWH God of Israel, did eat, And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for YHWH had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them, to strengthen.

Textual note. Ezra 6 comprises 22 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of. Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that in the province of the Medes, a roll, and therein a record thus written: In the first year of Cyrus the king Cyrus the king made a decree the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — Now , Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your compani. Now , Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which beyond the river, be you far from thence: Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place. Moreover I make a decree what you shall do to the elders of these Jews for the. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let tim. Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this. And the God that has caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter to destroy this house of God which at. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest o. And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy, And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes. Movement V (vv. 21-22) — And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and. And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and all such as had separated themselves to them from the filthiness of the heathen of the land, to seek YHWH God of Israel, did eat, And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for YHWH had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them, to strengthen. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Ezra 7 — עזרא 7

Theme. Ezra 7 (28 verses in the MT) opens: Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, The middle of the chapter continues: And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation in Jerusalem, It closes: And has extended mercy to me before the king, and his counsellors, and before all the king's mighty princes. And I was strengthened as the hand of YHWH my God upon me, and I gathered together out of Israel chief men to.

Outline.

I. 1–6 — Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra. Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki, The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of.
II. 7–12 — And there went up of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the. And there went up of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the Levites, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, to Jerusalem, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king. And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which in the seventh year of the king. For upon the first of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and on the.
III. 13–18 — I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and his priests. I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with you. Forasmuch as you are sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of your God which in your hand; And to carry the.
IV. 19–24 — The vessels also that are given you for the service of the house of your. The vessels also that are given you for the service of the house of your God, deliver you before the God of Jerusalem. And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of your God, which you shall have occasion to bestow, bestow out of the king's treasure house. And I, I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which beyond the river,.
V. 25–28 — And you, Ezra, after the wisdom of your God, that in your hand, set magi. And you, Ezra, after the wisdom of your God, that in your hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that beyond the river, all such as know the laws of your God; and teach you them that know not. And whosoever will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether to death, or to.

Textual note. Ezra 7 comprises 28 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra. Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki, The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — And there went up of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the. And there went up of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the Levites, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, to Jerusalem, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king. And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which in the seventh year of the king. For upon the first of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and on the. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and his priests. I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with you. Forasmuch as you are sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of your God which in your hand; And to carry the. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — The vessels also that are given you for the service of the house of your. The vessels also that are given you for the service of the house of your God, deliver you before the God of Jerusalem. And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of your God, which you shall have occasion to bestow, bestow out of the king's treasure house. And I, I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which beyond the river,. Movement V (vv. 25-28) — And you, Ezra, after the wisdom of your God, that in your hand, set magi. And you, Ezra, after the wisdom of your God, that in your hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that beyond the river, all such as know the laws of your God; and teach you them that know not. And whosoever will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether to death, or to. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Ezra 8 — עזרא 8

Theme. Ezra 8 (36 verses in the MT) opens: These now the chief of their fathers, and the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king. The middle of the chapter continues: And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brethren and their sons, twenty; It closes: And they delivered the king's commissions to the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God.

Outline.

I. 1–8 — These now the chief of their fathers, and the genealogy of them that wen. These now the chief of their fathers, and the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king. Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush. Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred.
II. 9–16 — Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred. Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males. And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred and threescore males. And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males. And of the sons of Azgad; Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him an.
III. 17–24 — And I sent them with commandment to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia. And I sent them with commandment to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say to Iddo, to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God. And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi,.
IV. 25–32 — And weighed to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, the offer. And weighed to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his lords, and all Israel present, had offered: I even weighed to their hand six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and silver vessels an hundred talents, of gold an hundred talents; Also twenty basons of gold, of a.
V. 33–36 — Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighe. Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites; By number by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time. the.

Textual note. Ezra 8 comprises 36 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — These now the chief of their fathers, and the genealogy of them that wen. These now the chief of their fathers, and the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king. Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush. Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred. Of the sons of Joab; Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him two hundred and eighteen males. And of the sons of Shelomith; the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred and threescore males. And of the sons of Bebai; Zechariah the son of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males. And of the sons of Azgad; Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him an. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — And I sent them with commandment to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia. And I sent them with commandment to Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say to Iddo, to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God. And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi,. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — And weighed to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, the offer. And weighed to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his lords, and all Israel present, had offered: I even weighed to their hand six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and silver vessels an hundred talents, of gold an hundred talents; Also twenty basons of gold, of a. Movement V (vv. 33-36) — Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighe. Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites; By number by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time. the. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Ezra 9 — עזרא 9

Theme. Ezra 9 (15 verses in the MT) opens: Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, according to their abominations, of. The middle of the chapter continues: And now for a little space grace has been from YHWH our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage. It closes: O YHWH God of Israel, you righteous: for we remain yet escaped, as this day: behold, we before you in our trespasses: for we cannot stand before you because of this.

Outline.

I. 1–4 — Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The peo. Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, according to their abominations, of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites. For they have taken.
II. 5–8 — And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having re. And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands to YHWH my God, And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to you, my God: for our iniquities are increased over head, and our trespass is grown up to the heavens. Since the days of our fathers.
III. 9–12 — For we bondmen; yet our God has not forsaken us in our bondage, but has. For we bondmen; yet our God has not forsaken us in our bondage, but has extended mercy to us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desolations thereof, and to give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem. And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken your.
IV. 13–15 — And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great. And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that you our God have punished us less than our iniquities , and have given us deliverance as this; Should we again break your commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these abominations? wouldest not you be angry with us till you had consumed , so that no.

Textual note. Ezra 9 comprises 15 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The peo. Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, according to their abominations, of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites. For they have taken. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having re. And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands to YHWH my God, And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to you, my God: for our iniquities are increased over head, and our trespass is grown up to the heavens. Since the days of our fathers. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — For we bondmen; yet our God has not forsaken us in our bondage, but has. For we bondmen; yet our God has not forsaken us in our bondage, but has extended mercy to us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desolations thereof, and to give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem. And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken your. Movement IV (vv. 13-15) — And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great. And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that you our God have punished us less than our iniquities , and have given us deliverance as this; Should we again break your commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these abominations? wouldest not you be angry with us till you had consumed , so that no. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

Ezra 10 — עזרא 10

Theme. Ezra 10 (44 verses in the MT) opens: Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled to him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people. The middle of the chapter continues: Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer. It closes: All these had taken strange wives: and of them had wives by whom they had children.

Outline.

I. 1–9 — Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting. Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled to him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore. And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, of the sons of Elam, answered and said to Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and.
II. 10–18 — And Ezra the priest stood up, and said to them, You have transgressed, a. And Ezra the priest stood up, and said to them, You have transgressed, and have taken strange wives, to increase the trespass of Israel. Now therefore make confession to YHWH God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives. Then all the congregation answered and said with a loud.
III. 19–27 — And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and guil. And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and guilty, a ram of the flock for their trespass. And of the sons of Immer; Hanani, and Zebadiah. And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah. And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah. Also of the Levites;.
IV. 28–36 — Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai. Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai. And of the sons of Bani; Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, Jashub, and Sheal, and Ramoth. And of the sons of Pahathmoab; Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezaleel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. And the sons of Harim; Eliezer, Ishijah, Malchiah, Shemaiah, Shimeon, Benjamin, Malluch,.
V. 37–44 — Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau. Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau, And Bani, and Binnui, Shimei, And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah, Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai, Azareel, and Shelemiah, Shemariah, Shallum, Amariah, Joseph. Of the sons of Nebo; Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jadau, and Joel, Benaiah. All these had taken strange wives: and of them had wives by whom they had children.

Textual note. Ezra 10 comprises 44 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-9) — Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting. Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled to him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore. And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, of the sons of Elam, answered and said to Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and. Movement II (vv. 10-18) — And Ezra the priest stood up, and said to them, You have transgressed, a. And Ezra the priest stood up, and said to them, You have transgressed, and have taken strange wives, to increase the trespass of Israel. Now therefore make confession to YHWH God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives. Then all the congregation answered and said with a loud. Movement III (vv. 19-27) — And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and guil. And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and guilty, a ram of the flock for their trespass. And of the sons of Immer; Hanani, and Zebadiah. And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah. And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah. Also of the Levites;. Movement IV (vv. 28-36) — Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai. Of the sons also of Bebai; Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai. And of the sons of Bani; Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, Jashub, and Sheal, and Ramoth. And of the sons of Pahathmoab; Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezaleel, and Binnui, and Manasseh. And the sons of Harim; Eliezer, Ishijah, Malchiah, Shemaiah, Shimeon, Benjamin, Malluch,. Movement V (vv. 37-44) — Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau. Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau, And Bani, and Binnui, Shimei, And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah, Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai, Azareel, and Shelemiah, Shemariah, Shallum, Amariah, Joseph. Of the sons of Nebo; Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Jadau, and Joel, Benaiah. All these had taken strange wives: and of them had wives by whom they had children. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.