Ezra 6:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 6:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 6:12 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 6:12 — KJV
“And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.”
— Ezra 6:12 (KJV)
Ezra 6:12 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 6:12
“And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died. their thumbs...: Heb. the thumbs of their hands and of their feet gathered: or, gleaned”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:12: god, hath, kings
“And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:12: god, people, hand
“For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: that...: or, and he dwelleth in Jerusalem, etc”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:12: god, hath, dwell
“And he set a carved image, the idol which he had made, in the house of God, of which God had said to David and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen before all the tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever:”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:12: god, name, put
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? The LORD his God be with him, and let him go up.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:12: god, hath, people
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