Ezra 6:16 · KJV

"And 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,"

King James Version

Passage Context

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,

¹⁷And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.

¹⁸And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.

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Reflection Questions

What does joy in worship mean for you?

How do you celebrate significant moments in your faith?

When have you felt a deep sense of community during worship?

Life Application

worship

Find ways to celebrate your faith and the milestones in your spiritual journey with your community.

gratitude

Reflect on the blessings in your life and express gratitude through acts of worship.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city where the temple was dedicated, symbolizing the heart of Jewish worship.

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