Ezra 8:32
New International Version
So we arrived in Jerusalem, where we rested three days.

New Living Translation
So we arrived safely in Jerusalem, where we rested for three days.

English Standard Version
We came to Jerusalem, and there we remained three days.

Berean Standard Bible
So we arrived at Jerusalem and rested there for three days.

King James Bible
And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.

New King James Version
So we came to Jerusalem, and stayed there three days.

New American Standard Bible
So we came to Jerusalem and remained there for three days.

NASB 1995
Thus we came to Jerusalem and remained there three days.

NASB 1977
Thus we came to Jerusalem and remained there three days.

Legacy Standard Bible
Thus we came to Jerusalem and remained there three days.

Amplified Bible
So we came to Jerusalem and remained there for three days.

Christian Standard Bible
So we arrived at Jerusalem and rested there for three days.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So we arrived at Jerusalem and rested there for three days.

American Standard Version
And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.

Contemporary English Version
After arriving in Jerusalem, we rested for three days.

English Revised Version
And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When we reached Jerusalem, we rested for three days.

Good News Translation
When we reached Jerusalem, we rested three days.

International Standard Version
We arrived in Jerusalem and remained there three days.

Majority Standard Bible
So we arrived at Jerusalem and rested there for three days.

NET Bible
So we came to Jerusalem, and we stayed there for three days.

New Heart English Bible
We came to Jerusalem, and stayed there three days.

Webster's Bible Translation
And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.

World English Bible
We came to Jerusalem, and stayed there three days.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and we come to Jerusalem, and dwell there three days.

Young's Literal Translation
and we come in to Jerusalem, and dwell there three days.

Smith's Literal Translation
And we shall come to Jerusalem, and shall dwell there three days.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And we came to Jerusalem, and we stayed there three days.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And we arrived at Jerusalem, and we stayed there for three days.

New American Bible
We arrived in Jerusalem, where we rested for three days.

New Revised Standard Version
We came to Jerusalem and remained there three days.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And we came to Jerusalem and remained there three days.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And we were coming to Jerusalem, and we dwelt there three days.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And we came to Jerusalem, and abode there three days.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Arrival in Jerusalem
32So we arrived at Jerusalem and rested there for three days. 33On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 2:11
After I had arrived in Jerusalem and had been there three days,

Nehemiah 7:73
So the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, and temple servants, along with some of the people and the rest of the Israelites, settled in their own towns. And by the seventh month the Israelites had settled in their towns.

Ezra 7:8-9
Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king. / He had begun the journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, for the gracious hand of his God was upon him.

Nehemiah 8:15
and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.”

Nehemiah 12:27
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.

Nehemiah 11:1-2
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 13:6-7
While all this was happening, I was not in Jerusalem, because I had returned to Artaxerxes king of Babylon in the thirty-second year of his reign. Some time later I obtained leave from the king / to return to Jerusalem. Then I discovered the evil that Eliashib had done on behalf of Tobiah by providing him a room in the courts of the house of God.

Acts 15:4
On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.

Acts 21:17
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.

Acts 18:22
When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.

Acts 9:26-28
When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. / Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. / So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

Acts 11:2
So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him

Acts 15:30
So the men were sent off and went down to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter.

Acts 21:18
The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present.

Acts 15:3
Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.


Treasury of Scripture

And we came to Jerusalem, and stayed there three days.

Ezra 7:8,9
And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king…

Nehemiah 2:11
So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.

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Ezra 8
1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon
15. He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple
21. He keeps a fast
24. He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests
31. From Ahava they come to Jerusalem
33. The treasure is weighed in the temple
36. The commission is delivered














So we arrived
This phrase marks the culmination of a long and arduous journey. The Hebrew root for "arrived" is "בּוֹא" (bo), which often signifies coming or entering. This arrival is not just a physical movement but a spiritual and communal milestone. The journey from Babylon to Jerusalem was fraught with challenges, symbolizing the return from exile and the restoration of God's people to their promised land. It reflects the faithfulness of God in bringing His people back to their spiritual heritage.

in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city of peace, holds profound significance in biblical history. It is the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple, representing God's presence among His people. The return to Jerusalem is symbolic of returning to God's promises and His covenant. Historically, Jerusalem was the heart of Israel's religious life, and its restoration was essential for the re-establishment of proper worship and community life.

and we rested
The Hebrew word for "rested" is "נוּחַ" (nuach), which conveys a sense of settling down or being at peace. This rest is not merely physical but also spiritual, indicating a period of reflection and gratitude for God's provision and protection. After the trials of the journey, resting in Jerusalem signifies a moment of fulfillment and divine blessing. It echoes the biblical theme of Sabbath rest, where God's people find peace and restoration in His presence.

there for three days
The number three often holds symbolic meaning in Scripture, representing completeness and divine perfection. The three days of rest could signify a period of preparation and consecration before undertaking the tasks ahead, such as the rebuilding of the Temple and the re-establishment of the Law. This time allowed the returning exiles to reflect on God's faithfulness and prepare their hearts for the work of restoration. Historically, this pause would have been necessary for organizing the community and ensuring that all was in order for the next steps in their mission.

(32-36) The arrival in Jerusalem, and first proceedings there.

(32) Three days.--Devoted, as in the similar case of Nehemiah, to rest and more private devotion.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So we arrived
וַנָּב֖וֹא (wan·nā·ḇō·w)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

at Jerusalem
יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

and rested
וַנֵּ֥שֶׁב (wan·nê·šeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

there
שָׁ֖ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

for three
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃ (šə·lō·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

days.
יָמִ֥ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day


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