Ezra 5:14 · KJV

"And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was 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 unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor;"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²But after that our fathers had provoked the God of heaven unto wrath, he gave them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, the Chaldean, who destroyed this house, and carried the people away into Babylon.

¹³But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.

¹⁴And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was 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 unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor;

¹⁵And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place.

¹⁶Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to reclaim something valuable?

How do you honor your heritage and traditions?

When have you experienced restoration in your life?

Life Application

heritage

Explore your heritage and reclaim aspects that are meaningful to you.

worship

Incorporate elements of your faith tradition into your daily life.

People in This Verse

CyrusOT

King of Persia who allowed the Jewish exiles to return to their homeland and rebuild the temple, fulfilling God's promise.

First appearance: 2 Chronicles 36:22

SheshbazzarOT

Sheshbazzar was a leader of the first group of exiles returning to Jerusalem. He played a crucial role in the restoration of the temple and the Jewish community.

First appearance: Ezra 1:8

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon today)

The ancient city where Jewish captives were held before their return to Jerusalem.

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city that was central to Jewish worship and identity, where the temple was being rebuilt.

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