Ezra 6:12
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.
Context
This verse from Ezra Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. A search of the Babylonian archives finds Cyrus's original decree, and Darius not only authorizes the Jews to continue but orders Tattenai to fund the work from royal revenues and to supply animals for sacrifices. The temple is completed in …
Other Translations
and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.
And God, who caused His name to dwell there, doth cast down any king and people that putteth forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that <FI>is<Fi> in Jerusalem; I Darius have made a decree; speedily let it be done.'
And may the God who has made it a resting-place for his name send destruction on all kings and peoples whose hands are outstretched to make any change in this or to do damage to this house of God at Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given this order, let it be done with all care.
Cross References
An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, …
Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the Lord thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place …
Then there shall be a place which the Lord your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; …
But unto the place which the Lord your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name …
And the Lord said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: …
For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes …
Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar–boznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had …
So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. …
The posts went out, being hastened by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And …
The copy of the writing for a commandment to be given in every province was published unto all people, that …