Ezra 7:8
New International Version
Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king.

New Living Translation
Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in August of that year.

English Standard Version
And Ezra came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Berean Standard Bible
Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king.

King James Bible
And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

New King James Version
And Ezra came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

New American Standard Bible
And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

NASB 1995
He came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

NASB 1977
And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Legacy Standard Bible
He came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Amplified Bible
Ezra came to Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king.

Christian Standard Bible
Ezra came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, during the seventh year of the king.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ezra came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, during the seventh year of the king.

American Standard Version
And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

English Revised Version
And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In that same year in the fifth month, Ezra arrived in Jerusalem.

International Standard Version
He arrived in Jerusalem during the fifth month of the seventh year of the king's reign.

Majority Standard Bible
Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king.

NET Bible
He entered Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king.

New Heart English Bible
He came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

World English Bible
He came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he comes to Jerusalem in the fifth month, that [is in] the seventh year of the king,

Young's Literal Translation
And he cometh in to Jerusalem in the fifth month, that is in the seventh year of the king,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will come to Jerusalem in the fifth month, this the seventh year to the king.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the seventh year of the king.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they arrived at Jerusalem in the fifth month, in the same seventh year of the king.

New American Bible
Ezra came to Jerusalem in the fifth month of that seventh year of the king.

New Revised Standard Version
They came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, this is the seventh year for the King.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, this was the seventh year of the king.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ezra Goes Up to Jerusalem
7So in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes, he went up to Jerusalem with some of the Israelites, including priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants. 8Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king. 9He 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.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 2:1
Now in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was set before him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had never been sad in his presence,

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.

Nehemiah 8:2
On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand.

Nehemiah 12:26
They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Esther 1:1-3
This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush. / In those days King Xerxes sat on his royal throne in the citadel of Susa. / In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces.

Daniel 9:1-2
In the first year of Darius son of Xerxes, a Mede by descent, who was made ruler over the kingdom of the Chaldeans— / in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years.

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.’”

Ezra 1:1-3
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 his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem.

Ezra 4:7
And in the days of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of his associates wrote a letter to Artaxerxes. It was written in Aramaic and then translated.

Ezra 6:14
So 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.

Acts 7:23
When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel.

Acts 13:17
The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land.

Acts 15:21
For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.


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1. Ezra goes up to Jerusalem
11. The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra
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Ezra arrived
The name "Ezra" is derived from the Hebrew "Ezra," meaning "help" or "helper." This reflects his role as a scribe and priest who was instrumental in helping the Jewish people return to their spiritual roots. Ezra's arrival signifies a pivotal moment in the restoration of Jerusalem and the re-establishment of the Jewish community there. His journey was not merely a physical relocation but a spiritual mission to bring the Law of God back to the people. Historically, Ezra's leadership is seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people after the Babylonian exile.

in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the holy city, holds profound significance as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. The city's name in Hebrew, "Yerushalayim," can be interpreted as "foundation of peace." Ezra's arrival in Jerusalem symbolizes the re-establishment of religious order and the re-affirmation of the covenant between God and His people. Archaeologically, Jerusalem during this period was undergoing reconstruction, and Ezra's presence was crucial in re-establishing the religious and social structures necessary for the community's survival and growth.

in the fifth month
The "fifth month" corresponds to the Hebrew month of Av, which typically falls around July-August in the Gregorian calendar. This timing is significant as it aligns with the period of mourning and reflection for the Jewish people, particularly remembering the destruction of the First Temple. Ezra's arrival during this month can be seen as a beacon of hope and renewal, a divine orchestration to bring about spiritual revival and restoration at a time when the people were most in need of encouragement and direction.

of the seventh year
The "seventh year" refers to the reign of King Artaxerxes I of Persia. Biblically, the number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection, suggesting that Ezra's mission was divinely appointed and perfectly timed. The seventh year also resonates with the concept of the Sabbatical year in Jewish tradition, a time of rest and renewal. This context underscores the spiritual renewal that Ezra was to bring to the people of Jerusalem, aligning with God's perfect timing and plan for His people.

of the king
The "king" mentioned here is Artaxerxes I, the Persian ruler who reigned from 465-424 BC. His support of Ezra's mission highlights the providential hand of God in using foreign rulers to accomplish His purposes for Israel. Historically, Artaxerxes' decree allowed Ezra to lead a group of exiles back to Jerusalem, providing them with resources and authority to re-establish the Law. This cooperation between a pagan king and a Jewish leader illustrates the sovereignty of God over all nations and rulers, orchestrating events to fulfill His divine will.

(8) In the seventh year.--The repeated notes of time must be marked. The journey itself comes afterwards: it is here indicated as having occupied four months. Ezra's company also is summarised beforehand, according to the manner of this book.

Verse 8. - And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month. From the ninth verse it appears that the first day of the first month - the opening day of the year - was selected for the commencement of the journey. This was no doubt viewed as an auspicious day for beginning an important undertaking. The time occupied on the way was exactly four months, which is longer than might have been supposed to be necessary. Herodotus reckoned it a three months journey from Sardis to Susa (ver. 53), and the younger Cyrus conducted an army from Ephesus to Cunaxa, near Babylon, in ninety- three marching days (Xen, 'Anab' 2 1, § 6) - the distance in either case being considerably more than that from Babylon to Jerusalem, even supposing the route followed to have been by Balis and Aleppo. But a caravan, like an army, requires rests; and we hear of one such rest at Ahava (Ezra 8:15). Cyrus gave his troops more days of rest than of movement, and took half the year to reach Cunaxa from Ephesus. We need not be surprised, therefore, that Ezra's journey occupied four months. Some delay must almost certainly have been caused by the perils of the route (see Ezra 8:31).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Ezra arrived
וַיָּבֹ֥א (way·yā·ḇō)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

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

in the fifth
הַחֲמִישִׁ֑י (ha·ḥă·mî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth

month
בַּחֹ֣דֶשׁ (ba·ḥō·ḏeš)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

of the seventh
הַשְּׁבִיעִ֖ית (haš·šə·ḇî·‘îṯ)
Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 7637: Seventh (an ordinal number)

year
שְׁנַ֥ת (šə·naṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8141: A year

of the king.
לַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (lam·me·leḵ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king


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