Ezra 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 3:12 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 3:12 — KJV
“But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:”
— Ezra 3:12 (KJV)
Ezra 3:12 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 3:12
“And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar. principal...: Heb. house of the father”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:12: priests, levites, chief
“Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:12: priests, levites, chief
“And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. wept...: Heb. gave forth his voice in weeping”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:12: house, wept, loud
“And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:12: levites, chief, men
“Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:12: priests, levites, chief
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