Ezra 1:2
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King James Version (modern wording)
Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven has given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he has charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
Ezra 1:2 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath Jehovah, the God of heaven, given me; and he hath charged me to build him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
Ezra 1:2 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
“This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah.
Ezra 1:2 (BSB)
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What does Ezra 1:2 say?
Ezra 1:2 in modern King James wording reads: "Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven has given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he has charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah."
Where is Ezra 1:2 found in the Bible?
Ezra 1:2 is verse 2 of chapter 1 of the book of Ezra, in the Old Testament. Ezra has 10 chapters.
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