Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the dedication of this house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred male lambs and, as a sin offering for all Israel, twelve male goats, one for each of the tribes of Israel. New Living Translation During the dedication ceremony for the Temple of God, 100 young bulls, 200 rams, and 400 male lambs were sacrificed. And 12 male goats were presented as a sin offering for the twelve tribes of Israel. English Standard Version They offered at the dedication of this house of God 100 bulls, 200 rams, 400 lambs, and as a sin offering for all Israel 12 male goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. Berean Standard Bible For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. Berean Literal Bible And they offered sacrifices for the dedication of this house of God, a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and twelve male goats as a sin offering for all Israel, by the number of the tribes of Israel. King James Bible And 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. New King James Version And they offered sacrifices at the dedication of this house of God, one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and as a sin offering for all Israel twelve male goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. New American Standard Bible They offered for the dedication of this temple of God a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and as a sin offering for all Israel twelve male goats, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel. NASB 1995 They offered for the dedication of this temple of God 100 bulls, 200 rams, 400 lambs, and as a sin offering for all Israel 12 male goats, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel. NASB 1977 And they offered for the dedication of this temple of God 100 bulls, 200 rams, 400 lambs, and as a sin offering for all Israel 12 male goats, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible They brought near for the dedication of this house of God 100 bulls, 200 rams, 400 lambs, and as a sin offering for all Israel 12 male goats, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel. Amplified Bible They offered at the dedication of this house of God 100 bulls, 200 rams, 400 lambs, and, as a sin offering for all Israel, 12 male goats, according to the number of Israel’s tribes. Berean Annotated Bible For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel (he wrestles with God) of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. Christian Standard Bible For the dedication of God’s house they offered one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, and four hundred lambs, as well as twelve male goats as a sin offering for all Israel—one for each Israelite tribe. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the dedication of God’s house they offered 100 bulls, 200 rams, and 400 lambs, as well as 12 male goats as a sin offering for all Israel—one for each Israelite tribe. American Standard Version And they offered at the dedication of this house of God a 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. Contemporary English Version One hundred bulls, two hundred rams, and four hundred lambs were offered as sacrifices at the dedication. Also twelve goats were sacrificed as sin offerings for the twelve tribes of Israel. English Revised Version And they 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation At the dedication of God's temple, they sacrificed 100 bulls, 200 rams, and 400 lambs. They sacrificed 12 male goats as an offering for sin, one goat for each of the tribes of Israel. Good News Translation For the dedication they offered 100 bulls, 200 sheep, and 400 lambs as sacrifices, and 12 goats as offerings for sin, one for each tribe of Israel. International Standard Version At the dedication offering of the Temple of God, they presented 100 bulls, 200 rams, and 400 lambs, along with a sin offering of twelve male goats for the entire nation of Israel according to the number of the tribes of Israel. NET Bible For the dedication of this temple of God they offered one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and twelve male goats for the sin of all Israel, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. New Heart English Bible They offered at the dedication of this house of God one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve male goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation And offered at the dedication of this house of God a 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. World English Bible They offered at the dedication of this house of God one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve male goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand have brought near for the dedication of this house of God: one hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and twelve young male goats for a sin-offering for all Israel according to the number of the tribes of Israel; Berean Literal Bible And they offered sacrifices for the dedication of this house of God, a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and twelve male goats as a sin offering for all Israel, by the number of the tribes of Israel. Young's Literal Translation and have brought near for the dedication of this house of God, bullocks a hundred, rams two hundred, lambs four hundred; and young he-goats for a sin-offering for all Israel, twelve, according to the number of the tribes of Israel; Smith's Literal Translation And they brought near to the consecration of this house of God a hundred oxen, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and he goats of the goats for sin, for all Israel twelve, for the number of the tribes of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they offered at the dedication of the house of God, a, hundred calves, 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And they offered, for the dedication of the house of God, one hundred calves, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and, as a sin offering for all of Israel, twelve he-goats from among the goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. New American Bible For the dedication of this house of God, they offered one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, and four hundred lambs, together with twelve he-goats as a sin offering for all Israel, in keeping with the number of the tribes of Israel. New Revised Standard Version They offered at the dedication of this house of God one hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and as a sin offering for all Israel, twelve male goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they offered at the dedication of this house of God one hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and twelve he-goats for a sin offering for all Israel, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they offered for the festival of the household of God a hundred bulls and two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and twelve kids of goats, to forgive the sins of the children of Israel, by the number of the tribes of Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they offered at the dedication of this house of God a 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they offered for the dedication of the house of God a hundred calves, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, twelve kids of the goats for a sin-offering for all Israel, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feast of Dedication16Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. 17For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. 18They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.… Cross References For the dedication of the house of God 1 Kings 8:62-63 Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it. / When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” they offered a hundred bulls, 2 Chronicles 7:5 And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. 2 Chronicles 30:24-25 For Hezekiah king of Judah contributed a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the assembly, and the officials contributed a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep for the assembly, and a great number of priests consecrated themselves. / Then the whole assembly of Judah rejoiced along with the priests and Levites and the whole assembly that had come from Israel, including the foreigners who had come from Israel and those who lived in Judah. two hundred rams, 2 Chronicles 29:32-33 The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. Leviticus 8:18-21 Then Moses presented the ram for the burnt offering, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. / Moses slaughtered the ram and splattered the blood on all sides of the altar. / He cut the ram into pieces and burned the head, the pieces, and the fat. … four hundred lambs, Numbers 28:19-22 Present to the LORD a food offering, a burnt offering of two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished. / The grain offering shall consist of fine flour mixed with oil; offer three-tenths of an ephah with each bull, two-tenths of an ephah with the ram, / and a tenth of an ephah with each of the seven lambs. … Leviticus 23:18-19 Along with the bread you are to present seven unblemished male lambs a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They will be a burnt offering to the LORD, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. / You shall also prepare one male goat as a sin offering and two male lambs a year old as a peace offering. and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, Numbers 7:12-17 On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah drew near with his offering. / His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; / one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; … Numbers 7:87-88 All the livestock for the burnt offering totaled twelve bulls, twelve rams, and twelve male lambs a year old—together with their grain offerings—and twelve male goats for the sin offering. / All the livestock sacrificed for the peace offering totaled twenty-four bulls, sixty rams, sixty male goats, and sixty male lambs a year old. This was the dedication offering for the altar after it was anointed. one for each tribe of Israel. Numbers 7:84-86 So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes. / Each silver platter weighed a hundred and thirty shekels, and each silver bowl seventy shekels. The total weight of the silver articles was two thousand four hundred shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel. / The twelve gold dishes filled with incense weighed ten shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold dishes was a hundred and twenty shekels. Joshua 4:4-8 So Joshua summoned the twelve men he had appointed from the Israelites, one from each tribe, / and said to them, “Cross over before the ark of the LORD your God into the middle of the Jordan. Each of you is to take a stone upon his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of Israel, / to serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ … Leviticus 4:13-21 Now if the whole congregation of Israel strays unintentionally and the matter escapes the notice of the assembly so that they violate any of the LORD’s commandments and incur guilt by doing what is forbidden, / when they become aware of the sin they have committed, then the assembly must bring a young bull as a sin offering and present it before the Tent of Meeting. / The elders of the congregation are to lay their hands on the bull’s head before the LORD, and it shall be slaughtered before the LORD. … 2 Chronicles 29:21-24 They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. / So they slaughtered the bulls, and the priests took the blood and splattered it on the altar. They slaughtered the rams and splattered the blood on the altar. And they slaughtered the lambs and splattered the blood on the altar. / Then they brought the goats for the sin offering before the king and the assembly, who laid their hands on them. … 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 35:7-9 From his own flocks and herds Josiah contributed 30,000 lambs and goats plus 3,000 bulls for the Passover offerings for all the people who were present. / His officials also contributed willingly to the people and priests and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the chief officials of the house of God, gave the priests 2,600 Passover offerings and 300 bulls. / Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls. Treasury of Scripture And 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. offered Ezra 8:35 Also the children of those that had been carried away, which were come out of the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goats for a sin offering: all this was a burnt offering unto the LORD. Numbers 7:2 That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered: 1 Kings 8:63,64 And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD… a sin offering Leviticus 4:3,13,14,22,23,28 If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering… 2 Chronicles 29:21-23 And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer them on the altar of the LORD… 1 Kings 18:31 And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name: Luke 22:30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Revelation 7:4-8 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel… Jump to Previous Bullocks Bulls Dedication Four Goats He-Goats House Hundred Israel Lambs Male Offered Offering Rams Sin Sin-Offering Temple Tribes TwelveJump to Next Bullocks Bulls Dedication Four Goats He-Goats House Hundred Israel Lambs Male Offered Offering Rams Sin Sin-Offering Temple Tribes TwelveEzra 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 For the dedication of the house of God The dedication of the temple marks a significant moment in Israel's history, symbolizing the restoration of worship and the covenant relationship with God. This event echoes the dedication of Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 8), emphasizing continuity in worship practices. The "house of God" refers to the Second Temple, rebuilt after the Babylonian exile, highlighting God's faithfulness in restoring His people. they offered a hundred bulls two hundred rams four hundred lambs and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats one for each tribe of Israel Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe people of God who returned from exile to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. 2. The Temple The house of God in Jerusalem, which was being dedicated after its reconstruction. 3. The Dedication Ceremony A significant event marking the completion and consecration of the rebuilt temple. 4. Sacrifices The offerings made during the dedication, including bulls, rams, lambs, and goats. 5. The Twelve Tribes of Israel Represented by the twelve male goats offered as a sin offering. Teaching Points The Importance of DedicationDedication ceremonies are significant in marking new beginnings and consecrating them to God. Just as the Israelites dedicated the temple, we should dedicate our lives and endeavors to God. Symbolism of Sacrifices The sacrifices offered symbolize atonement and thanksgiving. In our lives, we should continually seek atonement through Christ and express gratitude for His provision. Unity of God's People The offering of twelve goats for the twelve tribes signifies unity. As believers, we are called to unity in Christ, transcending individual differences. The Role of Sin Offerings The sin offerings highlight the need for purification and forgiveness. We must regularly seek God's forgiveness and strive for holiness. Historical Continuity and Fulfillment The dedication of the temple connects the past with the present, reminding us of God's faithfulness throughout history and His ultimate plan fulfilled in Jesus. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 6:17?2. How does Ezra 6:17 demonstrate the importance of sacrificial offerings in worship? 3. What can we learn from the number of animals sacrificed in Ezra 6:17? 4. How does Ezra 6:17 connect to Christ's ultimate sacrifice for our sins? 5. In what ways can we offer sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving today? 6. How does Ezra 6:17 inspire us to prioritize worship in our lives? 7. How does Ezra 6:17 reflect the importance of sacrifice in worship practices? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Ezra 6:17? 9. Why were specific numbers of animals chosen for sacrifice in Ezra 6:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 6? 11. Where is the archaeological or historical evidence to confirm God's promise in 1 Chronicles 17:9-10, given Israel's turbulent history and exiles? 12. In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined? 13. Deuteronomy 33:8-11 assigns the Levites to priestly duties, yet biblical accounts elsewhere suggest shifts in priestly lines; how do we resolve this discrepancy? 14. Jeremiah 24:5 - If God favored those taken into exile, where is the clear evidence that they flourished in Babylon and returned as promised? What Does Ezra 6:17 Mean For the dedication of the house of GodThe newly rebuilt temple in Jerusalem needed to be formally set apart for the worship of the LORD, just as Moses dedicated the tabernacle (Exodus 40:9–10) and Solomon dedicated the first temple (1 Kings 8:63–66; 2 Chronicles 7:4–5). Here the returned exiles rejoice that God has kept His promise (Isaiah 44:28), so they mark the moment with sacrifices that publicly affirm His covenant faithfulness. They offered a hundred bulls • Bulls were the costliest animals and typically used for whole burnt offerings (Leviticus 1:3–5). • Offering one hundred signals lavish gratitude, recalling Solomon’s thousands (2 Chronicles 7:5) yet staying within the means of a smaller post-exilic community. • Burnt offerings symbolize total surrender to God (Romans 12:1 echoes this principle). Two hundred rams • Rams served in ordination ceremonies (Leviticus 8:18–21) and peace offerings (Leviticus 3:6–8). • Doubling the number of bulls shows an abundant celebration in line with David’s and Solomon’s worship (1 Chronicles 29:21). • The ram that replaced Isaac (Genesis 22:13) foreshadows substitutionary sacrifice fulfilled in Christ (Hebrews 10:10). Four hundred lambs • Lambs were daily morning and evening offerings (Exodus 29:38–39), so four hundred underscores an intent to resume continual worship. • Innocent lambs picture purity; believers see the ultimate Lamb in Jesus (John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:19). • The community’s generosity echoes Hezekiah’s reform when “the congregation brought seventy bulls, one hundred rams, and two hundred lambs” (2 Chronicles 29:32). And a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats • Goats were prescribed for sin offerings that dealt with unintentional transgression (Leviticus 4:23–24). • The focus shifts from celebratory burnt and peace offerings to deliberate atonement, recognizing that worship requires cleansing (Psalm 24:3–4). • Corporate guilt is addressed just as on the Day of Atonement when a goat bore the people’s sins (Leviticus 16:15–22). One for each tribe of Israel • Twelve goats match the twelve tribes, affirming national unity even though only Judah, Benjamin, and some Levites had physically returned (Ezra 1:5; 6:17). • This act proclaims that God’s covenant family remains intact (Jeremiah 31:35–37), anticipating future ingathering (Ezekiel 37:21–22). • Later prophets speak of restored tribal identity in the Messianic age (Ezekiel 48; Revelation 21:12), so the exiles’ sacrifice looks forward with hope. summary Ezra 6:17 records a rich tapestry of offerings that rededicate the rebuilt temple, display wholehearted gratitude, and seek comprehensive atonement for the entire nation. The variety and number of animals mirror earlier dedications, express renewed commitment to covenant worship, and foreshadow the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice of Christ that would ultimately fulfill and surpass every temple offering (Hebrews 9:11–12). (17) Twelve he goats.--The people are not now "Judah" or "Judah and Benjamin," but "all Israel." On the Day of Atonement, on the new moons, and on all the great feasts the kid was the sin-offering for the people. But only here is one offered for each tribe.Verse 17. - And offered... an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs. A poor offering, if it be compared, not alone with Solomon's (1 Kings 8:63), but even with Hezekiah's (2 Chronicles 30:24), or Josiah's (ibid. 35:7). Hundreds now take the place of the thousands offered under the old monarchy. A sin offering for all Israel. See comment on ver. 16. We may assume that some of every tribe had returned with Zerubbabel, and that consequently it was possible to regard the re-established people as "Israel" (comp. Nehemiah 11:20; Zechariah 8:13; Malachi 1:1); though, since the great majority were Jews, they were more commonly spoken of as "Judah" (Ezra 4:1, 6, 23; Ezra 5:1, 5; Ezra 6:7, 14; Zechariah 8:15, etc.). Zerubbabel, desirous of emphasising the nobler and grander view, made this solemn sin offering of twelve he-goats, one for each of the tribes. Ezra acted similarly when he brought the second colony (infra, Ezra 8:35).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For theדְנָה֒ (ḏə·nāh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 1836: This dedication לַחֲנֻכַּת֮ (la·ḥă·nuk·kaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2597: Consecration of the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1005: A house of God אֱלָהָ֣א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 426: God they offered וְהַקְרִ֗בוּ (wə·haq·ri·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7127: To approach a hundred מְאָ֔ה (mə·’āh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 3969: A hundred bulls, תּוֹרִ֣ין (tō·w·rîn) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8450: A bullock two hundred מָאתַ֔יִן (mā·ṯa·yin) Number - fd Strong's 3969: A hundred rams, דִּכְרִ֣ין (diḵ·rîn) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1798: A male, of sheep four אַרְבַּ֣ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 703: Four hundred מְאָ֑ה (mə·’āh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 3969: A hundred lambs, אִמְּרִ֖ין (’im·mə·rîn) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 563: A lamb and a sin offering לְחַטָּאָ֤ה (lə·ḥaṭ·ṭā·’āh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2402: An offence, the penalty, sacrifice for, it for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5922: Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3479: Israel -- descendant of Jacob of twelve תְּרֵֽי־ (tə·rê-) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 8648: Two male goats, וּצְפִירֵ֨י (ū·ṣə·p̄î·rê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6841: A he-goat one for each tribe שִׁבְטֵ֥י (šiḇ·ṭê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7625: A tribe of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3479: Israel -- descendant of Jacob Links Ezra 6:17 NIVEzra 6:17 NLT Ezra 6:17 ESV Ezra 6:17 NASB Ezra 6:17 KJV Ezra 6:17 BibleApps.com Ezra 6:17 Biblia Paralela Ezra 6:17 Chinese Bible Ezra 6:17 French Bible Ezra 6:17 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 6:17 They offered at the dedication of this (Ezr. 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