Ezra 6:3

In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king made a decree concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the house be builded, the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore cubits;

Cross-references

Ezra 1:1-4 records Cyrus's decree to rebuild the temple — the same decree later confirmed by the scroll found in Ezra 6:3.

In Ezra 5:13-15, the Jewish leaders cite Cyrus's decree to rebuild the temple — identical to the decree found in Ezra 6:3.

Ezra 3:7 Historical context

In Ezra 3:7, the people gather materials for rebuilding — the same project authorized by the decree in 6:3.

Ezra 4:3 Citation

In Ezra 4:3, the Jews cite Cyrus's decree to reject foreign help — directly referencing the decree quoted in 6:3.

Ezra 5:15 Historical context

In Ezra 5:15, Cyrus's command to rebuild and return vessels is recalled — matching the decree in 6:3.

Ezra 5:17 Historical context

In Ezra 5:17, officials request a search for Cyrus's decree — the same decree later found and quoted in 6:3.

2 Chronicles 36:22 records the same decree of Cyrus prompted by the Lord — the decree documented in Ezra 6:3.

2 Chronicles 36:23 quotes Cyrus's proclamation to build the temple — the very decree found in Ezra 6:3.

Isaiah 44:28 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 44:28 prophesied Cyrus as God's shepherd who would decree Jerusalem's rebuilding — now fulfilled in the temple foundation decree.

1 Kings 6:2 Contrast

1 Kings 6:2 gives Solomon's temple dimensions (length 60, breadth 20, height 30) — different from the decree's height and breadth both 60 cubits.

2 Chronicles 3:3 gives length and breadth of Solomon's temple (60 and 20 cubits) — differs from the decree's height and breadth both 60.

Deuteronomy 12:5 Related theme

Deuteronomy 12:5 commands worship at the place God chooses — the rebuilt temple in Ezra 6:3 restores that chosen place.

Ezekiel 41:13-15 provides measurements of a visionary temple — a different structure from the one authorized in Cyrus's decree.