Ezra 6:12

Ezra 6:12 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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.

King James Version KJV

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.

American Standard Version ASV

and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And may the God who has made it a resting-place for his name send destruction on all kings and peoples whose hands are outstretched to make any change in this or to do damage to this house of God at Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given this order, let it be done with all care.

Free Bible Version FBV

May God who chose the city of Jerusalem as the place where he would be honored, destroy any king or people who try to alter what I have said or who destroy this Temple. I, Darius, issue this decree. Let it be faithfully carried out.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the God that hath caused his Name to dwell there, destroy all Kings and people that put to their hand to alter, and to destroy this house of God, which is in Ierusalem. I Darius haue made a decree, let it be done with speede.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And God, who caused His name to dwell there, doth cast down any king and people that putteth forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that [is] in Jerusalem; I Darius have made a decree; speedily let it be done.'

World English Bible WEB

May the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who stretch out their hand to alter this, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree. Let it be done with all diligence.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall attempt 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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And may the God, that hath caused his name to dwell there, destroy all kingdoms, and the people that shall put out their hand to resist, and to destroy the house of God, that is in Jerusalem. I Darius have made the decree, which I will have diligently complied with.

Translation for Translators T4T

God has chosen that city of Jerusalem as the place where people will honor him [MTY]. What I desire is that he will get rid of any king or any nation that tries to change this decree or tries to destroy that temple in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have made this decree. It must be obeyed quickly and thoroughly.”

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Ezra 6:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וֵֽ/אלָהָ֞/א דִּ֣י שַׁכִּ֧ן שְׁמֵ֣/הּ תַּמָּ֗ה יְמַגַּ֞ר כָּל מֶ֤לֶךְ וְ/עַם֙ דִּ֣י יִשְׁלַ֣ח יְדֵ֗/הּ לְ/הַשְׁנָיָ֛ה לְ/חַבָּלָ֛ה בֵּית אֱלָהָ֥/א דֵ֖ךְ דִּ֣י בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם אֲנָ֤ה דָרְיָ֨וֶשׁ֙ שָׂ֣מֶת טְעֵ֔ם אָסְפַּ֖רְנָא יִתְעֲבִֽד

וֵֽ/אלָהָ֞/א ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj | N-ms | Art

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

שַׁכִּ֧ן shᵉkan H7932 to dwell Adj

שְׁמֵ֣/הּ shum H8036 name Adj | Suff

תַּמָּ֗ה tâm H8536 there Adj

יְמַגַּ֞ר mᵉgar H4049 to overthrow Adj

כָּל kôl H3606 all Adj

מֶ֤לֶךְ melek H4430 king Adj

וְ/עַם֙ ʻam H5972 people Adj | N-ms

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

יִשְׁלַ֣ח shᵉlach H7972 to send Adj

יְדֵ֗/הּ yad H3028 hand Adj | Suff

לְ/הַשְׁנָיָ֛ה shᵉnâʼ H8133 to change Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

לְ/חַבָּלָ֛ה chăbal H2255 to destroy Adj | V-Piel-Inf-a

בֵּית bayith H1005 house Adj

אֱלָהָ֥/א ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj | Art

דֵ֖ךְ dêk H1791 this Adj

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם Yᵉrûwshâlêm H3390 Jerusalem Adj | N-proper

אֲנָ֤ה ʼănâʼ H576 me Adj

דָרְיָ֨וֶשׁ֙ Dârᵉyâvêsh H1868 Darius Adj

שָׂ֣מֶת sûwm H7761 to set Adj

טְעֵ֔ם ṭᵉʻêm H2942 command Adj

אָסְפַּ֖רְנָא ʼoçparnâʼ H629 diligently Adj

יִתְעֲבִֽד ʻăbad H5648 to make Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 6:12

וֵֽ/אלָהָ֞/א ʼĕlâhh H426 "god" Adj | N-ms | Art

This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.

Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)

Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.

שַׁכִּ֧ן shᵉkan H7932 "to dwell" Adj

Similar to H7931, this word also means to live or stay, but it's used in slightly different contexts, like in the book of Ezra. It's about having a place to call home.

Definition: 1) to dwell, reside 1a) (P'al) to dwell 1b) (Pael) to cause to dwell

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: cause to dwell, have habitation. See also: Ezra 6:12; Daniel 4:18.

שְׁמֵ֣/הּ shum H8036 "name" Adj | Suff

This word for name is similar to H8034, but used in Aramaic portions of the Bible, still referring to a person's identity or reputation. It carries the same meaning as H8034, emphasizing the significance of names in biblical culture. This concept appears in various biblical books.

Definition: name Aramaic of shem (שֵׁם "name" H8034)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: name. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 2:20; Daniel 5:12.

תַּמָּ֗ה tâm H8536 "there" Adj

This word is used to point to a location, like saying 'over there' or 'from that place'. It is often used in the Bible to give directions or describe where someone is. In the KJV, it is translated as 'thence' or 'there'.

Definition: there Aramaic of sham (שָׁם "there" H8033)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] thence, there, [idiom] where. See also: Ezra 5:17; Ezra 6:6; Ezra 6:12.

יְמַגַּ֞ר mᵉgar H4049 "to overthrow" Adj

This word means to overthrow or destroy something, and is used in the Aramaic language. It is related to the Hebrew word for cast, and is translated as destroy in the KJV.

Definition: (Pael) to overthrow Aramaic of ma.gar (מָגַר "to cast" H4048)

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: destroy. See also: Ezra 6:12.

כָּל kôl H3606 "all" Adj

The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.

Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none

Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.

מֶ֤לֶךְ melek H4430 "king" Adj

Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.

Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king

Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.

וְ/עַם֙ ʻam H5972 "people" Adj | N-ms

This Hebrew word is similar to H5971 and also means a people or nation, like the people of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It's used to describe a group of people, and is often translated as people or nation in English Bibles. The word is used to convey a sense of community or collective identity.

Definition: people Aramaic of am (עַם ": people" H5971A)

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: people. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 7:27.

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

יִשְׁלַ֣ח shᵉlach H7972 "to send" Adj

This Hebrew word means to send something or someone away, like in Genesis when God sent Abraham to a new land. It can also mean to put or dispatch something. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God sending prophets or angels.

Definition: 1) to send 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to send, send out 1a2) to be sent

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: put, send. See also: Ezra 4:11; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:23.

יְדֵ֗/הּ yad H3028 "hand" Adj | Suff

This Hebrew word for 'hand' represents power, ability, or direction. It is often used figuratively to describe God's strength or human capability. The Bible uses 'yad' to convey a sense of power or control.

Definition: 1) hand 2) power (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: hand, power. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:25.

לְ/הַשְׁנָיָ֛ה shᵉnâʼ H8133 "to change" Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

This Hebrew word means to change or alter something, like when God changes a person's heart. It appears in various forms, such as altering a plan or transforming a situation. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a change in circumstances or a shift in perspective.

Definition: 1) to change, be altered, be changed 1a) (P'al) to change, be changed 1b) (Pael) to change, transform, frustrate 1b1) different (participle) 1c) (Ithpael) to be changed 1d) (Aphel) to change, alter

Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: alter, change, (be) diverse. See also: Ezra 6:11; Daniel 5:10; Daniel 7:28.

לְ/חַבָּלָ֛ה chăbal H2255 "to destroy" Adj | V-Piel-Inf-a

This word means to hurt or destroy something, causing damage or ruin. It is used in the Old Testament to describe physical harm or destruction. In the KJV, it is translated as 'destroy' or 'hurt'.

Definition: 1) to hurt, destroy 1a) (Pael) to hurt, destroy 1b) (Ithpael) to be destroyed

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: destroy, hurt. See also: Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:23; Daniel 7:14.

בֵּית bayith H1005 "house" Adj

This Hebrew word for house is similar to H1004, but it primarily refers to a physical building, either a home or a temple. It is used in many passages, including those describing the construction of the temple in 1 Kings. The word emphasizes the idea of a physical structure.

Definition: 1) house (of men) 2) house (of God)

Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: house. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:11.

אֱלָהָ֥/א ʼĕlâhh H426 "god" Adj | Art

This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.

Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)

Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.

דֵ֖ךְ dêk H1791 "this" Adj

This Hebrew word simply means 'this', used to point out a specific thing or person, similar to the Aramaic word 'zeh'.

Definition: this Aramaic of zeh (זֶה "this" H2088)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: the same, this. See also: Ezra 4:13; Ezra 5:8; Ezra 6:12.

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם Yᵉrûwshâlêm H3390 "Jerusalem" Adj | N-proper

Jerusalem means teaching of peace, the chief city of Palestine and Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as the capital of the united kingdom. In the KJV, it is translated as Jerusalem.

Definition: Aramaic of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389) § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split

Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: {Jerusalem} See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:5; Daniel 6:11.

אֲנָ֤ה ʼănâʼ H576 "me" Adj

This is the Hebrew word for I or me, often used to emphasize the speaker. In the book of Daniel, it is used by the prophet to express his own thoughts and feelings.

Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis) Aramaic of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: I, as for me. See also: Ezra 6:12; Daniel 4:6; Daniel 7:28.

דָרְיָ֨וֶשׁ֙ Dârᵉyâvêsh H1868 "Darius" Adj

This word also refers to Darius, a title for Persian kings, including Darius the Mede, who succeeded Belshazzar. As seen in Daniel 6:1, Darius played a significant role in the life of Daniel, and his story is an important part of the biblical narrative. His title signifies his position as a lord or ruler.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.5.31; son of: Ahasuerus (H0325) Aramaic of dar.ya.vesh (דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ "Darius" H1867I) § Darius = "lord" 1) Darius the Mede, the son of Ahasuerus, king of the Chaldeans, who succeeded to the Babylonian kingdom on the death of Belshazzar; probably the same as "Astyages" the last king of the Medes (538 BC) (same as dar.ya.vesh (דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ "Darius" H1867) (1)) 2) Darius, the son of Hystaspes, the founder of the Perso-Arian dynasty (521 BC) (same as (2)) 3) Darius II or Darius III 3a) Darius II, Nothus (Ochus) was king of Persia during the time of Nehemiah (424/3-405/4 BC). Darius II is the most probable because he is mentioned by Nehemiah and ruled during the time of Nehemiah 3b) Darius III, Codomannus was king of Persia during its last years at the time of Alexander the Great and was his opponent (336-330 BC)

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Darius. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:14; Daniel 6:29.

שָׂ֣מֶת sûwm H7761 "to set" Adj

This word is similar to H7760, but is more focused on setting or appointing someone or something to a specific role or task. It is used in books like Genesis and Exodus to describe God's commands and appointments.

Definition: 1) to set, make, appoint 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree) 1a2) to make, appoint 1a3) to set, fix 1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid

Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] command, give, lay, make, [phrase] name, [phrase] regard, set. See also: Ezra 4:19; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:27.

טְעֵ֔ם ṭᵉʻêm H2942 "command" Adj

This word is about having a command or report, and can also mean a taste or flavor. In the Bible, it can refer to a decree or wisdom, like in the book of Proverbs. It is about perceiving or understanding something.

Definition: 1) report, taste 1a) taste 1b) report

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] chancellor, [phrase] command, commandment, decree, [phrase] regard, taste, wisdom. See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:11; Daniel 6:27.

אָסְפַּ֖רְנָא ʼoçparnâʼ H629 "diligently" Adj

This word means to do something diligently or eagerly, like when someone works hard or responds quickly. It is used to describe urgent actions in the Bible.

Definition: 1) thoroughly 2) (CLBL) eagerly, diligently

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: fast, forthwith, speed(-ily). See also: Ezra 5:8; Ezra 6:13; Ezra 7:26.

יִתְעֲבִֽד ʻăbad H5648 "to make" Adj

This word means to make or do something, and can also imply preparing or keeping something, as seen in the creation story in Genesis. It is a versatile verb that can be used in different ways, including creating, performing, or executing something. The word is found in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) to make, do 1a)(P'al) 1a1) to make, create 1a2) to do, perform 1b) (Ithp'al) 1b1) to be made into 1b2) to be done, be wrought, be performed, be executed, be carried out

Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] cut, do, execute, go on, make, move, work. See also: Ezra 4:15; Ezra 7:26; Jeremiah 10:11.

Study Notes — Ezra 6:12

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Ezra 6:12 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 6:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 6:12
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 6:12
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 6:12
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Context — The Decree of Darius

10Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons. 11I also decree that if any man interferes with this directive, a beam is to be torn from his house and raised up, and he is to be impaled on it. And his own house shall be made a pile of rubble for this offense.

12May 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.

13In response, Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates diligently carried out what King Darius had decreed. 14So 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.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	1 Kings 9:3	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.
2	Deuteronomy 12:5	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.
3	Deuteronomy 12:11	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.
4	Exodus 20:24	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.
5	Psalms 132:13–14	For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.
6	Acts 5:38–39	So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”
7	Esther 8:14	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.
8	Psalms 137:8–9	O Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, blessed is he who repays you as you have done to us. Blessed is he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.
9	Obadiah 1:10	Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever.
10	Psalms 5:10	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.

Ezra 6:12 Summary

Ezra 6:12 is a powerful statement of God's sovereignty and protection over His people. King Darius issues a decree to protect the Jewish people and their temple, recognizing that God's Name dwells there, similar to what is described in Psalm 74:7, where God's presence is in the temple. This verse reminds us that God is always working to accomplish His will, even through unlikely sources like pagan kings, as seen in Proverbs 21:1, where the king's heart is in God's hand. By trusting in God's sovereignty and presence, we can have confidence and peace, just like the Jewish people did as they rebuilt the temple.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of Darius' decree in Ezra 6:12?

Darius' decree is significant because it shows the king's recognition of God's sovereignty and his desire to protect the Jewish people and their temple, as seen in Ezra 6:12, and is in line with the prophecy of Isaiah 44:28, which foretells of a king who will help rebuild the temple.

How does God's Name dwelling in the temple relate to the decree in Ezra 6:12?

God's Name dwelling in the temple signifies His presence and power, and the decree is a recognition of this presence, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 12:11, where God chooses a place for His Name to dwell, and anyone who alters the decree or destroys the temple will face God's judgment, as stated in Ezra 6:12.

What is the role of diligence in carrying out Darius' decree?

Diligence is essential in carrying out Darius' decree, as it ensures that the temple is rebuilt and the Jewish people can worship God without interference, as seen in Ezra 6:12 and also in 2 Chronicles 31:21, where King Hezekiah prospered because he was diligent in seeking God.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Ezra?

This verse is part of the larger narrative of the book of Ezra, which tells the story of the Jewish people's return to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple, and demonstrates God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Jeremiah 29:10-14, and His ability to work through pagan kings like Darius to accomplish His will.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean for God's Name to dwell in a place, and how can I apply this concept to my own life?
In what ways can I show diligence in my own spiritual journey, just as Tattenai and the Jewish elders did in rebuilding the temple?
How can I recognize and respond to God's sovereignty in my life, even in difficult or challenging circumstances?
What are some ways that I can protect and preserve the 'temple' of my own body and spirit, as described in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, and ensure that I am not interfering with God's work in my life?

Gill's Exposition on Ezra 6:12

And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there,.... Whose name is not only called upon there, and that called by his name; but who grants his presence, and causes his Shechinah, or divine

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 6:12

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.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 6:12

Ezra 6:12 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.Ver. 12. And the God that hath caused his name] i. e. His word and true worship, Acts 9:15 Psalms 138:2 Micah 4:5 1 Kings 5:3; 1 Kings 5:5. Destroy all kings and people] A dreadful curse, and such as God saith Amen to. Let all persecutors and church robbers look to themselves. God’ s hand hath ever been very heavy upon such and their posterity. See Proverbs 20:25, with the note. Let it be done with speed] It hath been too much retarded and delayed already; let it now be expedited. David made haste, and delayed not to keep God’ s commandments, Psalms 119:60. And Austin crieth out, Nimis sere te amavi, Domine. Too late I loved you, God. It was a great burden to his good soul that he began no sooner to love God. He resolveth therefore to redeem time, and to redouble his diligence; not leaving till his soul was turned into a lump of love. Morus novissime omnium germinat; et tamen parit inter primas; the mulberry tree buds last, but fruits with the first.

Cambridge Bible on Ezra 6:12

12. And the God that hath caused his name, &c.] A Hebrew phrase (see Deuteronomy 12:11; 1 Kings 8:29; Nehemiah 1:9; Jeremiah 7:12) introduced by the Jewish Compiler into his paraphrase of Darius’s decree. destroy all kings and people] R.V. overthrow all kings and peoples. The word rendered ‘destroy’ here by the A.V. differs in the Aramaic from that rendered ‘destroy’ at the close of the verse. It is used in the Targum of 2 Kings 9:33 for the words ‘throw her down’, of Psalms 119:139 ‘my zeal hath consumed me’. that shall put to their hand] R.V. put forth their hand.to alter and to destroy this house] R.V. to alter the same, to destroy this house; i.e. alter the decree and to destroy the Temple. These words illustrate the latitude that should be given to the expression ‘alter’ with speed] R.V. with all diligence, cf. Ezra 6:8, and Ezra 5:8.

Barnes' Notes on Ezra 6:12

Destroy all - A similar malediction is found at the end of the great inscription of this same king Darius at Behistun: If anyone injures the tablet which he has set up, he prays that Ormazd will be

Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 6:12

12. God… destroy all kings — Compare the similar execrations in Darius’s Behistun inscription, especially the following: “if seeing this tablet, and these images, thou injurest them, and preservest

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