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Ezra 6:12

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May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 12

How solemnly the foundation of the temple was laid we read in Ezr 3:1-13. How slowly the building went on, and with how much difficulty, we found in ch. 4 and 5. But how gloriously the topstone was at length brought forth with shoutings we find in this chapter; and even we, at this distance of time, when we read of it, may cry, "Grace, grace to it." As for God, his work is perfect; it may be slow work, but it will be sure work. We have here, I. A recital of the decree of Cyrus for the building of the temple (Ezr 6:1-5). II. The enforcing of that decree by a new order from Darius for the perfecting of that work (Ezr 6:6-12). III. The finishing of it thereupon (Ezr 6:13-15). IV. The solemn dedication of it when it was built (Ezr 6:16-18), and the handselling of it (as I may say) with the celebration of the passover (Ezr 6:19-22). And now we may say that in Judah and Jerusalem things went well, very well.

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Strong's Concordancev. 12

אֱלָהּ (ʼĕlâhh, H426) — God שֻׁם (shum, H8036) — {an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority,… שְׁכַן (shᵉkan, H7932) — {to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)} תָּם (tâm, H8536) — there מְגַר (mᵉgar, H4049) — to overthrow כֹּל (kôl, H3606) — {properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a… מֶלֶךְ (melek, H4430) — a king עַם (ʻam, H5972) — {a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence… שְׁלַח (shᵉlach, H7972) — {to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)} יַד (yad, H3028) — {a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)} שְׁנָא (shᵉnâʼ, H8133) — {to alter} חֲבַל (chăbal, H2255) — to ruin דֵּךְ (dêk, H1791) — this בַּיִת (bayith, H1005) — {a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)}

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I Kings 9:3rank 6

And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple you have built by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time.

Deuteronomy 12:5rank 5

Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go.

Exodus 20:24rank 4

You are to make for Me an altar of earth, and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and cattle. In every place where I cause My name to be remembered, I will come to you and bless you.

Deuteronomy 12:11rank 4

then the LORD your God will choose a dwelling for His Name. And there you are to bring everything I command you: your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts, and all the choice offerings you vow to the LORD.

Isaiah 60:12rank 3

For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed.

Ecclesiastes 9:10rank 3

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Obadiah 1:10rank 3

Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever.

Esther 8:14rank 3

The couriers rode out in haste on their royal horses, pressed on by the command of the king. And the edict was also issued in the citadel of Susa.

Deuteronomy 16:2rank 3

You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name.

Psalms 5:10rank 3

Declare them guilty, O God; let them fall by their own devices. Drive them out for their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against You.

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