DailyBible
Subscribe

Ezra 6:14 · KJV

"And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia."

King James Version

What does Ezra 6:14 mean? →

Passage Context

12And 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.
13Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar-boznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.
14And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
15And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.
16And 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,

Read full chapter →

Reflection Questions

1

How do you see God's guidance in your life?

2

What role do spiritual leaders play in your faith journey?

3

When have you experienced encouragement from others in your endeavors?

Life Application

faith

Seek out spiritual leaders or mentors who can guide and encourage you in your faith.

community

Consider how you can support others in their spiritual journeys, just as the prophets supported the builders.

People in This Verse

HaggaiOT

A prophet who encouraged the Jews to rebuild the temple after their return from exile, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God's house.

First appearance: Haggai 1:1

ZechariahOT

Zechariah, the son of Shelemiah, was noted for his wisdom and counsel. His involvement highlights the generational aspect of service in the temple.

First appearance: 1 Chronicles 26:14

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The site of the rebuilt temple, central to Jewish worship and identity.

Related Devotions

Ezra 6:11

The Good Fight

Paul writes this letter to Timothy, urging his young disciple to live a devout life, pursuing "righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness" (1 Timothy 6:11). This is a lifelong pursuit,

Ezra 6:17

Some Truth More About Money

2 CORINTHIANS 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. PROVERBS 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat:

Ezra 6:17

Give Everything To Us Freely?

The Bible chosen by millions of Americans God is by your side Read today's bible verse ROMANS 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also fr

Related Prayers

🎉Praise & Thanksgiving

Rejoicing in God's Justice After False Claims

Hello, my name is David, and I wanted to share a recent experience that has filled my heart with gratitude. For several months, I faced false allegati

🎉Praise & Thanksgiving

Thankful for New Lives Transformed Through Faith

Hello, my friends. I feel compelled to share my overwhelming gratitude for the lives that have been transformed through the ministry of our church pla

🎉Praise & Thanksgiving

Praising God for Our Youth Group's Revival

I am so thankful for the revival happening in our youth group! Last month, we organized a retreat, and it ignited a spark of faith and enthusiasm amon

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Download on theApp StoreGET IT ONGoogle Play

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.