Ezra 2:68
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 2:68 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 2:68 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 2:68 — KJV
“And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:”
— Ezra 2:68 (KJV)
Ezra 2:68 in Context — About the Book of Ezra
Ezra records the first waves of return from Babylonian exile — rebuilding the altar, then the temple, against opposition and discouragement. Ezra himself arrives as a scribe devoted to studying, obeying, and teaching God's Word, modeling how revival begins with Scripture and honest confession.
Cross-References for Ezra 2:68
“And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:68: fathers, came, lord
“And they left the house of the LORD God of their fathers, and served groves and idols: and wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their trespass.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:68: fathers, came, house
“Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:68: chief, fathers, house
“Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:68: came, house, lord
“And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:68: chief, fathers, lord
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