Ezra 4:1

“Now when the aduersaries of Iudah and Beniamin, heard that the children of the captiuitie builded the Temple vnto the Lord God of Israel:”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Ezra 4:1

Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the LORD God of Israel;
- King James Version

Now when the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the people of the exile were building a temple to the LORD God of Israel,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple unto Jehovah, the God of Israel;
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now news came to the haters of Judah and Benjamin that the people who had come back were building a Temple to the Lord, the God of Israel;
- Basic English Bible

And the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building the temple to Jehovah the God of Israel;
- Darby Bible

Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building the temple to the LORD God of Israel;
- Webster's Bible

Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple to Yahweh, the God of Israel;
- World English Bible

And adversaries of Judah and Benjamin hear that the sons of the captivity are building a temple to Jehovah, God of Israel,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity were building a temple unto the LORD, the God of Israel;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Ezra 4:1

Wesley's Notes for Ezra 4:1

4:1 The adversaries - The Samaritans. The relicks of the ten tribes, and the foreigners who had joined with them.


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