And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his lords, and all Israel there present, had offered:
And I weighed out and gave them the silver, gold, and sacred items—all the offerings for God's temple that the king, his advisors, his officials, and all the Israelites who were there had donated.
Ezra is carefully distributing the precious donations that had been given for rebuilding God's temple in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Ezra's journey from Babylon to Jerusalem around 458 BC, when he was leading a group of Jewish exiles back to their homeland. The Persian king Artaxerxes had not only permitted this return but had also contributed generously to the temple restoration project. Ezra was meticulously recording and distributing these valuable gifts to ensure proper stewardship of the sacred donations.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.