Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and Levites—everyone whose heart God had moved—prepared to go up and build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. New Living Translation Then God stirred the hearts of the priests and Levites and the leaders of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to go to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple of the LORD. English Standard Version Then rose up the heads of the fathers’ houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and the Levites, everyone whose spirit God had stirred to go up to rebuild the house of the LORD that is in Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. King James Bible Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. New King James Version Then the heads of the fathers’ houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and the Levites, with all whose spirits God had moved, arose to go up and build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible Then the heads of fathers’ households of Judah and Benjamin and the priests and the Levites rose up, everyone whose spirit God had stirred to go up to rebuild the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. NASB 1995 Then the heads of fathers’ households of Judah and Benjamin and the priests and the Levites arose, even everyone whose spirit God had stirred to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. NASB 1977 Then the heads of fathers’ households of Judah and Benjamin and the priests and the Levites arose, even everyone whose spirit God had stirred to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. Legacy Standard Bible Then the heads of fathers’ households of Judah and Benjamin and the priests and the Levites arose, that is of everyone whose spirit God had stirred to go up to rebuild the house of Yahweh which is in Jerusalem. Amplified Bible Then the heads of the fathers’ households of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and Levites, all those whose spirits God had stirred up, arose to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. Christian Standard Bible So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had roused —prepared to go up and rebuild the LORD’s house in Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the family leaders of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone God had motivated—prepared to go up and rebuild the LORD’s house in Jerusalem. American Standard Version Then rose up the heads of fathers' houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, even all whose spirit God had stirred to go up to build the house of Jehovah which is in Jerusalem. Contemporary English Version Many people felt that the LORD God wanted them to help rebuild his temple, and they made plans to go to Jerusalem. Among them were priests, Levites, and leaders of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. English Revised Version Then rose up the heads of fathers' houses of Judah and Benjamin, told the priests, and the Levites, even all whose spirit God had stirred to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the heads of the families of Judah and Benjamin, the priests, and the Levites-everyone God had inspired-came forward to rebuild the LORD's temple in Jerusalem. Good News Translation Then the heads of the clans of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, the priests and Levites, and everyone else whose heart God had moved got ready to go and rebuild the LORD's Temple in Jerusalem. International Standard Version In response, the heads of the families of Judah and Benjamin, the priests and descendants of Levi, and all those who had been prompted by God, prepared to travel to rebuild the Temple of the LORD, which was in Jerusalem. NET Bible Then the leaders of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and the Levites--all those whose mind God had stirred--got ready to go up in order to build the temple of the LORD in Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible Then the heads of ancestral houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, even all whose spirit God had stirred to go up rose up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation Then arose the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. World English Bible Then the heads of fathers’ households of Judah and Benjamin, the priests and the Levites, all whose spirit God had stirred to go up, rose up to build Yahweh’s house which is in Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd heads of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin rise, and the priests and the Levites, even everyone whose spirit God has awoken, to go up to build the house of YHWH, that [is] in Jerusalem; Young's Literal Translation And heads of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin rise, and the priests and the Levites, even every one whose spirit God hath waked, to go up to build the house of Jehovah, that is in Jerusalem; Smith's Literal Translation And there will rise up the heads to the fathers to Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and the Levites to all God roused up his spirit, to go up to build the house of Jehovah which is in Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen rose up the chief of the fathers of Juda and Benjamin, and the priests, and Levites, and every one whose spirit God had raised up, to go up to build the temple of the Lord, which was in Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version And the leaders of the fathers from Judah and from Benjamin, with the priests, and the Levites, and all those whose spirit was stirred by God, rose up, so that they might ascend to build the temple of the Lord, which was in Jerusalem. New American Bible Then the heads of ancestral houses of Judah and Benjamin and the priests and Levites—everyone, that is, whose spirit had been stirred up by God—prepared to go up to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version The heads of the families of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and the Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—got ready to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen rose up the chiefs of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and the Levites, with every one whose spirit God had stirred, to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Chiefs of the fathers of Yehuda rose up, and Benjamin and the Priests and the Levites and everyone whose spirit God awakened to go up to build the house of LORD JEHOVAH, the God who is in Jerusalem. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then rose up the heads of fathers' houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, even all whose spirit God had stirred to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then the chiefs of the families of Juda and Benjamin arose, and the priests, and the Levites, all whose spirit the Lord stirred up to go up to build the house of the Lord that is in Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Proclamation of Cyrus…4And let every survivor, wherever he lives, be assisted by the men of that region with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with a freewill offering for the house of God in Jerusalem.’ ” 5So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites— everyone whose spirit God had stirred— prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. 6And all their neighbors supported them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuables, in addition to all their freewill offerings.… Cross References Nehemiah 2:5 and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city where my fathers are buried, so that I may rebuild it.” Haggai 1:14 So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” Isaiah 44:28 who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” Isaiah 45:13 I will raise up Cyrus in righteousness, and I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild My city and set My exiles free, but not for payment or reward, says the LORD of Hosts.” Jeremiah 29:10 For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. Jeremiah 50:4-5 “In those days and at that time, declares the LORD, the children of Israel and the children of Judah will come together, weeping as they come, and will seek the LORD their God. / They will ask the way to Zion and turn their faces toward it. They will come and join themselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten. Zechariah 1:16 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ Zechariah 2:6-7 “Get up! Get up! Flee from the land of the north,” declares the LORD, “for I have scattered you like the four winds of heaven,” declares the LORD. / “Get up, O Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the Daughter of Babylon!” Zechariah 6:15 Even those far away will come and build the temple of the LORD, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.” Acts 15:16 ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, Romans 11:5 In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. 2 Corinthians 8:16-17 But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. / For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Treasury of Scripture Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem. whose spirit Ezra 1:1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, 2 Chronicles 36:22 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, Nehemiah 2:12 And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon. Jump to Previous Benjamin Build Chief Family Fathers Heads Heart House Households Houses Jerusalem Judah Levites Moved Priests Raised Rose Spirit StirredJump to Next Benjamin Build Chief Family Fathers Heads Heart House Households Houses Jerusalem Judah Levites Moved Priests Raised Rose Spirit StirredEzra 1 1. The proclamation of Cyrus for the building of the temple5. The people provide for their return 7. Cyrus restores the vessels of the temple to Sheshbazzar So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin The tribes of Judah and Benjamin were the primary tribes that made up the Southern Kingdom of Judah. After the Babylonian exile, these tribes were the most prominent in returning to Jerusalem. The mention of family heads indicates the importance of lineage and leadership in the Jewish community. This return fulfills the prophecy of Jeremiah 29:10, where God promises to bring His people back after 70 years of exile. along with the priests and Levites everyone whose spirit God had stirred prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem Persons / Places / Events 1. Family Heads of Judah and BenjaminThese were the leaders of the two tribes that made up the southern kingdom of Judah. They played a crucial role in the return from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the temple. 2. Priests and Levites These were the religious leaders responsible for temple worship and rituals. Their involvement was essential for the restoration of proper worship in Jerusalem. 3. God's Stirring This refers to the divine influence on the hearts of the people, prompting them to take action. The Hebrew word used here means to awaken or incite. 4. Rebuilding the House of the LORD This event marks the beginning of the restoration of the temple in Jerusalem, a significant moment in Jewish history as it symbolizes the renewal of worship and covenant relationship with God. 5. Jerusalem The central place of worship for the Israelites and the location of the temple. Its restoration was vital for the spiritual and national identity of the Jewish people. Teaching Points Divine InitiativeRecognize that God is the initiator of His plans. Just as He stirred the hearts of the Israelites, He can stir our hearts today to fulfill His purposes. Role of Leadership The involvement of family heads, priests, and Levites highlights the importance of leadership in spiritual renewal. Leaders should be attentive to God's prompting and guide others in obedience. Community Response The collective response of the people shows the power of community in achieving God's work. We should seek to be part of a community that is responsive to God's call. Restoration and Renewal The rebuilding of the temple signifies spiritual renewal. In our lives, we should be open to God's work of restoration, whether it be in our personal lives, families, or communities. Faith in Action The preparation to go up and rebuild required faith and action. We are called to step out in faith when God stirs our hearts, trusting in His provision and guidance. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 1Who was Sheshbazzar in the Bible? (Ezra 3:1) How could “everyone gather as one” so soon after exile, and does any historical record corroborate such a mass, unified return? Nehemiah 4:6: Is it physically plausible for the wall to reach “half its height” so quickly with the limited manpower described? In Ezra 4:1-2, how can we reconcile the reference to 'the enemies of Judah and Benjamin' with archaeological evidence that suggests more complex local alliances?(5-11) Immediate result of the decree. (5) With all them whose spirit God had raised.--Namely, all is the more exact rendering. The same influence that prompted the decree of Cyrus was necessary to overcome the inertness of the captives: many preferred to remain in Babylon.--The people were enumerated as tribes, families, and fathers' houses; the second and third orders of classification are not here distinguished from each other. (6) Precious things.--The Hebrew equivalent is a rare word, which, when it occurs, is connected only with the precious metals. Willingly offered.--Although it is not so said, the people of Cyrus were "stirred up" like himself: how much he gave, and how much he valued the worship of the Temple, we shall hereafter see. (7) His gods.--Rather, his god. Merodach, to wit, whom he called "his lord" (Daniel 1:2). From 2Kings 25:13-17 it appears that much had been taken away which Cyrus had not been able to find. (8) Mithredath.--"Dedicated to Mithra," the sun god of the Persians, whose worship among the Vedic Indians had thus early reached Persia. Sheshbazzar.--The Chaldee name of Zerubbabel, whose title, however, as Prince of Judah is given him from the Hebrew side. He was the legal heir of Jehoiachin, being the son of Pedaiah (1Chronicles 3:19), who possibly married the widow of Salathiel or Shealtiel. And the title "Prince of Judah," or "Prince of the captivity," was specially given to him in common with a very few others. . . . Verse 5. - Then rose up the chief of the fathers. The "chief of the fathers" are the hereditary heads of the families recognized as distinct and separate (see Ezra 2:3-19).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the familyהָאָב֗וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father heads רָאשֵׁ֣י (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head of Judah לִֽיהוּדָה֙ (lî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Benjamin, וּבִנְיָמִ֔ן (ū·ḇin·yā·min) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites along with the priests וְהַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (wə·hak·kō·hă·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest and Levites— וְהַלְוִיִּ֑ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi everyone לְכֹ֨ל (lə·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every whose spirit רוּח֔וֹ (rū·ḥōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit God הָאֱלֹהִים֙ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative had stirred— הֵעִ֤יר (hê·‘îr) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5782: To rouse oneself, awake prepared וַיָּק֜וּמוּ (way·yā·qū·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand to go up לַעֲל֣וֹת (la·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively and rebuild לִבְנ֔וֹת (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1129: To build the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel in Jerusalem. בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links Ezra 1:5 NIVEzra 1:5 NLT Ezra 1:5 ESV Ezra 1:5 NASB Ezra 1:5 KJV Ezra 1:5 BibleApps.com Ezra 1:5 Biblia Paralela Ezra 1:5 Chinese Bible Ezra 1:5 French Bible Ezra 1:5 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 1:5 Then rose up the heads of fathers' (Ezr. 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