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Ezra 3:7 Β· KJV

"They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto 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 of Cyrus king of Persia."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the LORD.
6From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid.
7They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto 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 of Cyrus king of Persia.
8Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD.
9Then stood Jeshua with 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, with their sons and their brethren the Levites.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you support the work of God in your community?

2

What resources can you offer to help others?

3

When have you seen collaboration lead to success?

Life Application

work

Consider how you can use your skills to contribute to a community project.

relationships

Reach out to local businesses for support in community initiatives.

Places in This Verse

Zidon(Sidon, Lebanon today)

An ancient Phoenician city known for its trade and craftsmanship.

Tyre(Tyre, Lebanon today)

Another significant Phoenician city, famous for its purple dye and trade.

Lebanon(Lebanon today)

A mountainous region known for its cedar trees, vital for construction.

Joppa(Jaffa, Israel today)

An ancient port city used for shipping goods to Jerusalem.

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