Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.
Parallel translations
- WEB Leave the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.
- BSB Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site.
- NKJV Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God on its site.
- NASB Leave that work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild that house of God on its site.
- NLT Do not disturb the construction of the Temple of God. Let it be rebuilt on its original site, and do not hinder the governor of Judah and the elders of the Jews in their work.
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Quick answer
Darius commands that the work be left alone and that the Jewish leaders be allowed to rebuild the temple on its site. God's house will rise because God Himself oversees it.
Overview
The decree explicitly authorizes the governor and elders of the Jews to continue building 'in its place,' on the original temple foundation. After years of opposition and delay, official permission is restored. This rebuilt temple anticipates the greater temple Jesus would speak of in His own body (John 2:19-21) and the spiritual house God now builds of His people (1 Peter 2:5).
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- Acts 5:38–39And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
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