Ezra 2:69
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 2:69 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 2:69 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 2:69 — KJV
“They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests' garments.”
— Ezra 2:69 (KJV)
Ezra 2:69 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 2:69
“And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments. some: Heb. part. the Tirshatha: or, the governor”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:69: gave, treasure, work
“And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:69: gave, treasure, work
“And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:69: gave, threescore, thousand
“And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:69: gave, one, thousand
“And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. talents: a talent is seven hundred and fifty ounces of silver, which after five shillings the ounce is pounds shillings”
Shares key themes with Ezra 2:69: after, one, thousand
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