Ezra 6:15
New International Version
The temple was completed on the third day of the month Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

New Living Translation
The Temple was completed on March 12, during the sixth year of King Darius’s reign.

English Standard Version
and this house was finished on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.

Berean Standard Bible
And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

King James Bible
And 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.

New King James Version
Now the temple was finished on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

New American Standard Bible
Now this temple was completed on the third day of the month Adar; it was the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

NASB 1995
This temple was completed on the third day of the month Adar; it was the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

NASB 1977
And this temple was completed on the third day of the month Adar; it was the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

Legacy Standard Bible
And this house was brought to completion on the third day of the month Adar; it was the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

Amplified Bible
This temple was finished on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

Christian Standard Bible
This house was completed on the third day of the month of Adar in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This house was completed on the third day of the month of Adar in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

American Standard Version
And 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.

Contemporary English Version
On the third day of the month of Adar in the sixth year of the rule of Darius, the temple was finished.

English Revised Version
And 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This temple was finished on the third day of the month of Adar in the sixth year of King Darius' reign.

Good News Translation
They finished the Temple on the third day of the month Adar in the sixth year of the reign of Emperor Darius.

International Standard Version
The Temple was completed on the third day of the month Adar during the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

Majority Standard Bible
And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

NET Bible
They finished this temple on the third day of the month Adar, which is the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

New Heart English Bible
This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darayavush the king.

Webster's Bible Translation
And 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.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And this house has gone out until the third day of the month Adar, that is [in] the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.

Young's Literal Translation
And this house hath gone out till the third day of the month Adar, that is in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.

Smith's Literal Translation
And this house was finished even to the third day to the month Adar, which was the sixth year to the kingdom of Darius the king.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they were finishing this house of God, until the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of king Darius.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they completed this house of God on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of king Darius.

New American Bible
They completed this house on the third day of the month Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

New Revised Standard Version
and this house was finished on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar (March), which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And this house was finished in the third day in the month Adar; this is the sixth year for the kingdom of King Darius.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And 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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they finished this house by the third day of the month Adar, which is the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Temple Completed
14So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. 15And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

Cross References
Haggai 1:1
In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating

Zechariah 1:1
In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying:

Ezra 4:24
Thus the construction of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased, and it remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

Ezra 5:1-2
Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. / Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them.

1 Kings 6:37-38
The foundation of the house of the LORD was laid in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, in the month of Ziv. / In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years.

2 Chronicles 3:2
Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign.

Nehemiah 6:15
So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul.

Daniel 9:25
Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress.

Haggai 2:18
Consider carefully from this day forward—from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, the day the foundation of the LORD’s temple was laid—consider carefully:

Zechariah 4:9
“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.

Matthew 24:15
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),

John 2:20
“This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?”

Acts 7:47-50
But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. / However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? ...

1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

Ephesians 2:20-22
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

And 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.

A.

Esther 3:7,13
In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar…

Esther 8:12
Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, namely, upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar.

Esther 9:1,15,17,19,21
Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;) …

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16. The feast of the dedication is kept
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And this temple was completed
The completion of the temple marks a significant moment in Jewish history, symbolizing the restoration of worship and the fulfillment of God's promises. The Hebrew root for "completed" is "כָּלָה" (kalah), which conveys a sense of finishing or bringing to an end. This completion is not just a physical act but a spiritual renewal for the Israelites, who had long awaited the restoration of their sacred space. It signifies God's faithfulness and the perseverance of His people through adversity.

on the third day
The specific mention of the "third day" is significant in biblical numerology, often symbolizing divine intervention and completeness. Throughout Scripture, the third day is associated with resurrection and new beginnings, as seen in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here, it underscores the idea of a new chapter for the Israelites, a fresh start in their covenant relationship with God.

of the month of Adar
Adar is the twelfth month in the Hebrew calendar, typically corresponding to February-March in the Gregorian calendar. This timing is significant as it precedes the month of Nisan, which is associated with Passover, a festival commemorating deliverance and freedom. The completion of the temple in Adar sets the stage for a renewed celebration of Passover, highlighting themes of redemption and divine providence.

in the sixth year
The sixth year of King Darius's reign situates this event in a specific historical context, around 516 BC. This period was marked by relative stability and support from the Persian Empire, which allowed the Jews to rebuild their temple. The number six, often associated with human effort and labor, emphasizes the hard work and dedication of the Israelites in partnership with God's provision.

of the reign of King Darius
King Darius I of Persia played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the temple, as he upheld the decrees of his predecessors, Cyrus and Artaxerxes, allowing the Jews to continue their work. His reign is characterized by administrative efficiency and support for local customs and religions, which facilitated the completion of the temple. This highlights the theme of God's sovereignty, using even foreign rulers to accomplish His divine purposes for His people.

(15) The third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year.--The event around which this part of the history revolves is dated with due care; it was on the third day of the last month of the ecclesiastical year, B.C. 516-515. Haggai (Haggai 1:15) gives the exact date of the re-commencement: the time therefore was four years five months and ten days. But, dating from the first foundation (Ezra 3:10), no less than twenty-one years had elapsed.

Verse 15. - The house was finished on the third day of the month Adar. Haggai (Haggai 1:15) gives the exact day of the recommencement of the work as the twenty-fourth of Elul in Darius's second year. Ezra here gives the exact day of the completion. From Zerubbabel's laying of the foundation (Ezra 3:10), the time that had elapsed was twenty-one years. From the recommencement under the inspiriting influence of the two prophets, the time was only four years, five months, and ten days. DEDICATION OF THE SECOND TEMPLE (Ezra 6:16-18). Following the example of Solomon, who had solemnly "dedicated" the first temple (1 Kings 8:63), and had offered on the occasion a sacrifice unexampled for its magnitude in the whole of Jewish history (ibid.), Zerubbabel now, under the advice of two prophets, inaugurated the new building with a similar ceremony. In "the day of small things" it was not possible for him to emulate Solomon's magnificence in respect of the number of victims. Solomon had sacrificed 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. Zerubbabel's means only enabled him to make an offering of 712 animals, more than half of them lambs. He did, however, according to his ability; and God, who accepts all our endeavours according to that we have, and not according to that we have not, was content to receive graciously the humble offering made to him, and to bless the building thus inaugurated with a glory unknown to the first temple. The Lord himself, the Messenger of the covenant, so long sought by his people, suddenly came to this temple (Malachi 3:1) - came to it, and frequented it, and taught in it, and gave it a dignity and a majesty far beyond the first temple, which possessed indeed the Shechinah, but was once, and once only, vouchsafed a brief manifestation of the actual Divine presence (2 Chronicles 7:1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And this
דְנָ֔ה (ḏə·nāh)
Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 1836: This

temple
בַּיְתָ֣ה (bay·ṯāh)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 1005: A house

was completed
וְשֵׁיצִיא֙ (wə·šê·ṣî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3319: To bring out, finish

on
עַ֛ד (‘aḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5705: Even to, until

the third
תְּלָתָ֖ה (tə·lā·ṯāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8532: Three, third

day
י֥וֹם (yō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3118: A day

of the month
לִירַ֣ח (lî·raḥ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3393: A month

of Adar,
אֲדָ֑ר (’ă·ḏār)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 144: The twelfth month in the Jewish calendar

in the sixth
שֵׁ֔ת (šêṯ)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8353: Six

year
שְׁנַת־ (šə·naṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8140: A year

of the reign
לְמַלְכ֖וּת (lə·mal·ḵūṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4437: Royalty, reign, kingdom

of King
מַלְכָּֽא׃ (mal·kā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 4430: A king

Darius.
דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ (dā·rə·yā·weš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1868: Darius -- two person kings


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