Ezra 6:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 6:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 6:18 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerus..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 6:18 — KJV
“And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses. as it is...: Chaldee, according to the writing”
— Ezra 6:18 (KJV)
Ezra 6:18 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 6:18
“And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded. so had David...: Heb. so was the commandment of David the man of God”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:18: priests, levites, courses
“And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:18: priests, levites, courses
“And they stood in their place after their manner, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood, which they received of the hand of the Levites. their place: Heb. their standing”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:18: priests, levites, god
“And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:18: priests, levites, courses
“So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king's commandment.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:18: priests, levites, courses
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