Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May God, who has caused his Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to change this decree or to destroy this temple in Jerusalem. I Darius have decreed it. Let it be carried out with diligence. New Living Translation May the God who has chosen the city of Jerusalem as the place to honor his name destroy any king or nation that violates this command and destroys this Temple. “I, Darius, have issued this decree. Let it be obeyed with all diligence.” English Standard Version May the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who shall put out a hand to alter this, or to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. I Darius make a decree; let it be done with all diligence.” Berean Standard Bible May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence. Berean Literal Bible And may the God who caused His name to dwell there destroy any king or people who put their hand to alter it, or to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have set a decree; let it diligently be done. King James Bible And 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. New King James Version And may the God who causes His name to dwell there destroy any king or people who put their hand to alter it, or to destroy this house of God which is in Jerusalem. I Darius issue a decree; let it be done diligently. New American Standard Bible May the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to change it, so as to destroy that house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree; it is to be carried out with all diligence!” NASB 1995 “May the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to change it, so as to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree, let it be carried out with all diligence!” NASB 1977 “And may the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to change it, so as to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree, let it be carried out with all diligence!” Legacy Standard Bible May the God who has caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who stretches out his hand to change it, so as to destroy that house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree, let it be done with all diligence!” Amplified Bible May the God who has caused His Name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who attempts to alter this command, so as to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree; let it be carried out quickly and with due diligence.” Berean Annotated Bible May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem (city of peace). I, Darius (lord), have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence. Christian Standard Bible May the God who caused his name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who dares to harm or interfere with this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out diligently. Holman Christian Standard Bible May the God who caused His name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who dares to harm or interfere with this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out diligently. American Standard Version and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. Contemporary English Version I ask the God who is worshiped in Jerusalem to destroy any king or nation who tries either to change what I have said or to tear down his temple. I, Darius, give these orders, and I expect them to be followed carefully. English Revised Version and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples, that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. GOD'S WORD® Translation May the God whose name is worshiped there cause the downfall of each king and nation who tries to tamper with my orders or tries to destroy the temple of the God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued a decree. It's to be carried out exactly as ordered. Good News Translation May the God who chose Jerusalem as the place where he is to be worshiped overthrow any king or nation that defies this command and tries to destroy the Temple there. I, Darius, have commanded. My command is to be fully obeyed." International Standard Version And may the God who causes his Name to rest there destroy any king or people who might attempt to destroy this Temple of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree. Let it be carried out quickly. NET Bible May God who makes his name to reside there overthrow any king or nation who reaches out to cause such change so as to destroy this temple of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given orders. Let them be carried out with precision!" New Heart English Bible and the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darayavush have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. Webster's Bible Translation And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall attempt 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMay God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence. World English Bible May the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who stretch out their hand to alter this, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree. Let it be done with all diligence. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd God, who caused His Name to dwell there, casts down any king and people that puts forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that [is] in Jerusalem; I Darius have made a decree; let it be done speedily.” Berean Literal Bible And may the God who caused His name to dwell there destroy any king or people who put their hand to alter it, or to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have set a decree; let it diligently be done. Young's Literal Translation And God, who caused His name to dwell there, doth cast down any king and people that putteth forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem; I Darius have made a decree; speedily let it be done.' Smith's Literal Translation And God who shall cause his name to dwell there shall cast down every king and people that shall send forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. I Darius set up a decree; it shall be done speedily. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd may the God, that hath caused his name to dwell there, destroy all kingdoms, and the people that shall put out their hand to resist, and to destroy the house of God, that is in Jerusalem. I Darius have made the decree, which I will have diligently complied with. Catholic Public Domain Version So then, may the God who has caused his name to live there destroy any kingdoms or people who would extend their hand to fight against or to destroy that house of God, which is in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have established the decree, which I wish to be fulfilled scrupulously.” New American Bible And may the God who causes his name to dwell there overthrow every king or people who may undertake to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued this decree; let it be diligently executed.” New Revised Standard Version May the God who has established his name there overthrow any king or people that shall put forth a hand to alter this, or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, make a decree; let it be done with all diligence.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the God whose name we have found to be there, there shall he dwell, and any king or people who shall stretch out his hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem, I Darius have made a decree that he shall speedily perish. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And God whose name we have found shall dwell there, and every King and a people who will stretch his hand to change or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem, I, Darius, I have established the law that he will be quickly destroyed.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and may the God that hath caused His name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples, that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And may the God whose name dwells there, overthrow every king and people who shall stretch out his hand to alter or destroy the house of God which is in Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be diligently attended to. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Decree of Darius…11I also decree that if any man interferes with this directive, a beam is to be torn from his house and raised up, and he is to be impaled on it. And his own house shall be made a pile of rubble for this offense. 12May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence. Cross References May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, 1 Kings 8:29 May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. 2 Chronicles 7:16 For I have now chosen and consecrated this temple so that My Name may be there forever. My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Esther 1:19 So if it pleases the king, let him issue a royal decree, and let it be recorded in the laws of Persia and Media so that it cannot be repealed, that Vashti shall never again enter the presence of King Xerxes, and that her royal position shall be given to a woman better than she. Daniel 6:8 Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 36:19 Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. Jeremiah 26:6 then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth.’” Jeremiah 7:14 therefore what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears My Name, the house in which you trust, the place that I gave to you and your fathers. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Daniel 6:26 I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. Daniel 3:29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble. For there is no other god who can deliver in this way.” Let it be carried out with diligence. Ezra 7:23 Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven must be done diligently for His house. For why should wrath fall on the realm of the king and his sons? Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. 2 Chronicles 36:23 “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 45:1 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: Haggai 1:8 Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD. Treasury of Scripture And the God that has 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. caused Exodus 20:24 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. Deuteronomy 12:5,11 But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: … Deuteronomy 16:2 Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD shall choose to place his name there. destroy Psalm 5:10 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee. Psalm 21:8-10 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee… Psalm 137:8,9 O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us… I Darius Esther 3:14,15 The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that they should be ready against that day… Esther 8:14 So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace. speed Ezra 6:13 Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily. Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Jump to Previous Alter Attempt Caused Darius Decree Destroy Diligence Dwell Forth Hand House Jerusalem Kings Overthrow Peoples SpeedJump to Next Alter Attempt Caused Darius Decree Destroy Diligence Dwell Forth Hand House Jerusalem Kings Overthrow Peoples SpeedEzra 6 1. Darius, finding the decree of Cyrus, makes a new decree for building13. By the help of Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai the temple is finished 16. The feast of the dedication is kept 19. and the Passover May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there This phrase emphasizes the divine presence in the temple at Jerusalem. The concept of God's Name dwelling in a specific place is rooted in Deuteronomy 12:11, where God chooses a place for His Name to reside. The temple is not just a building but a symbol of God's covenant and presence among His people. This reflects the Shekinah glory that filled the temple, signifying God's approval and presence (1 Kings 8:10-11). overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem I, Darius, have issued the decree Let it be carried out with diligence Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure who has caused His Name to dwell in the temple, signifying His presence and authority. 2. Darius The Persian king who issued the decree to support the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. 3. The Temple in Jerusalem The sacred place where God's Name dwells, representing His covenant with Israel. 4. The Decree A royal command by King Darius to ensure the protection and completion of the temple. 5. Opponents of the Temple Any king or people who might attempt to alter or destroy the temple, against whom the decree warns. Teaching Points Divine SovereigntyGod is in control of history and uses even foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes. Trust in His overarching plan. The Sanctity of God's Dwelling The temple is a symbol of God's presence. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we must honor that sacredness in our lives. Obedience to God's Commands Just as Darius commanded diligence in carrying out the decree, we should be diligent in obeying God's Word. Protection of God's Work God promises to protect His work and His people. We can have confidence that He will guard what is dedicated to Him. The Power of Decrees Words and decrees have power. As believers, we should speak life and align our words with God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 6:12?2. How does Ezra 6:12 emphasize God's sovereignty over earthly kings and authorities? 3. What role does divine intervention play in the completion of God's temple in Ezra 6:12? 4. How can we apply the reverence for God's house in Ezra 6:12 today? 5. How does Ezra 6:12 connect with God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 6. In what ways can Ezra 6:12 inspire us to support God's work actively? 7. How does Ezra 6:12 reflect God's sovereignty in the rebuilding of the temple? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Ezra 6:12? 9. How does Ezra 6:12 demonstrate the fulfillment of prophecy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 6? 11. How reliable is the royal archive 'found at Ecbatana' (Ezra 6:1-2) when no clear archaeological record of such a discovery exists? 12. Is there any external historical evidence supporting the swift completion of the Temple described in Ezra 6:13-15? 13. How can Jeremiah's seventy-year prophecy in 2 Chronicles 36:21 be reconciled with varying historical sources about the length of the exile? 14. In Nehemiah 12:1-7, are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the specific priests and Levites named here? What Does Ezra 6:12 Mean May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there“May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there…” (Ezra 6:12a) • Darius acknowledges that the LORD Himself chose Jerusalem as the location where His Name resides (Deuteronomy 12:11; 2 Chronicles 6:6). • By recognizing God’s personal involvement, the king affirms that the temple is not merely Israel’s project but God’s own dwelling place (Psalm 132:13–14). • This reverence for God’s Name underscores the inviolable holiness of the temple, echoing God’s earlier warning: “My glory will fill this house” (Haggai 2:7). • The statement reveals God’s sovereignty over pagan kings; even an emperor bows to the LORD’s authority (Proverbs 21:1; Daniel 4:34–35). overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem “…overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem.” (Ezra 6:12b) • Darius invokes divine judgment on anyone—monarch or populace—who opposes the temple. This echoes God’s promise to curse those who curse His people (Genesis 12:3; Zechariah 2:8–9). • The word “overthrow” calls to mind earlier acts of God’s decisive intervention, such as the fall of Jericho (Joshua 6:20) or Sennacherib’s defeat (2 Kings 19:35–37). • God’s protective hand over His house anticipates Christ’s later zeal for the temple (John 2:17) and foreshadows His protection of the Church, “the temple of the living God” (2 Corinthians 6:16). • The verse also serves as a warning to any future empire: the LORD defends His purposes against human interference (Psalm 2:1–6; Isaiah 54:17). I, Darius, have issued the decree “I, Darius, have issued the decree.” (Ezra 6:12c) • The king publicly stamps his authority on God’s project, reinforcing the earlier edict of Cyrus (Ezra 6:1–5; 1:1–4). • Darius aligns state power with divine will, illustrating that earthly governments ultimately serve God’s plan (Romans 13:1–2). • His personal involvement validates the returned exiles’ work and silences local opposition (Ezra 5:3–5). • Like Nebuchadnezzar’s later proclamation in Daniel 4:2–3, this royal confession testifies that God’s kingdom rules over all. Let it be carried out with diligence “Let it be carried out with diligence.” (Ezra 6:12d) • Darius commands wholehearted obedience, mirroring God’s own call to energetic service (Haggai 1:14; Colossians 3:23). • Diligence here involves: – Prompt release of funds and materials (Ezra 6:8–10). – Full cooperation from local officials (Ezra 6:13). – Continuous, undeterred labor until completion (Nehemiah 4:6). • The king’s urgency highlights that when God opens a door, His people must walk through it without delay (Revelation 3:8). summary Ezra 6:12 records a Gentile king’s Spirit-prompted decree that exalts the LORD’s Name, secures divine protection for the temple, asserts royal endorsement, and insists on eager obedience. God sovereignly moves even foreign rulers to safeguard His house, proving His faithfulness to preserve worship and advance redemption history—an assurance that He still guards His people and accomplishes His purposes today. Hebrew May God,וֵֽאלָהָ֞א (wê·lā·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 426: God who דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because has caused His name שְׁמֵ֣הּ (šə·mêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8036: A name to dwell שַׁכִּ֧ן (šak·kin) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7932: To reside, permanently stay there, תַּמָּ֗ה (tam·māh) Adverb Strong's 8536: There overthrow יְמַגַּ֞ר (yə·mag·gar) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4049: To overthrow any כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every king מֶ֤לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4430: A king or people וְעַם֙ (wə·‘am) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5972: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who דִּ֣י ׀ (dî) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because lifts יִשְׁלַ֣ח (yiš·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7972: To send away, for, out a hand יְדֵ֗הּ (yə·ḏêh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3028: A hand to alter [this decree] לְהַשְׁנָיָ֛ה (lə·haš·nā·yāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 8133: To change or to destroy לְחַבָּלָ֛ה (lə·ḥab·bā·lāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 2255: To destroy, hurt this דֵ֖ךְ (ḏêḵ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1791: This house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1005: A house of God אֱלָהָ֥א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 426: God in Jerusalem. בִירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם (ḇî·rū·šə·lem) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3390: Jerusalem -- the capital city of all Israel I, אֲנָ֤ה (’ă·nāh) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 576: I Darius, דָרְיָ֙וֶשׁ֙ (ḏā·rə·yā·weš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1868: Darius -- two person kings have issued שָׂ֣מֶת (śā·meṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7761: To set, make the decree. טְעֵ֔ם (ṭə·‘êm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2942: Flavor, judgment, account Let it be carried out יִתְעֲבִֽד׃ (yiṯ·‘ă·ḇiḏ) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5648: To do, make, prepare, keep with diligence. אָסְפַּ֖רְנָא (’ā·sə·par·nā) Adverb Strong's 629: Thoroughly, with (all) diligence Links Ezra 6:12 NIVEzra 6:12 NLT Ezra 6:12 ESV Ezra 6:12 NASB Ezra 6:12 KJV Ezra 6:12 BibleApps.com Ezra 6:12 Biblia Paralela Ezra 6:12 Chinese Bible Ezra 6:12 French Bible Ezra 6:12 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 6:12 And the God who has caused his (Ezr. 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