In the book of Ezra, Ezra shared how Tatnai, Shetharboznai and their companions” included in a letter to Darius the king of Persia what happened, “in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God”, and in chapter five and verse fourteen of Ezra, Ezra shared how “Tatnai, Shetharboznai and their companions” also included the, “vessels also of gold and silver” where we read,
And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor;
The verse reads, “And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, ...” Ezra began with the words, “and the vessels also” which means “and the utensils even so and indeed” “of gold and silver” which means “made with gold and silver metal” “of the house of God” or “pertaining to the habitation, abode and dwelling place belonging to the Supreme Deity”, “which Nebuchadnezzar” which means “that Nebuchadnezzar whose name means may Nebo protect the crown and was the great king of Babylon who captured Jerusalem and carried Judah captive” “took out of the temple” or “removed from the sacred worship place” “that was in Jerusalem” which means “that was located within Jerusalem whose name means teaching of peace and is the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split”. Ezra shared how “Tatnai, Shetharboznai and their companions” included how Cyrus the king of Persia also instructed the people of Israel to carry the temple utensils made with “gold and silver metal” back to their homeland. These were the very utensils that “Nebuchadnezzer” removed from the “temple” which was in “Jerusalem”.
The verse goes on to say, “... and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon,” Ezra continued with the words, “and brought them” or “and carried them, the gold and silver utensils” “into the temple” which means “to the worship place” “of Babylon” or “located in Babylon whose name means confusion (by mixture)”, “those did Cyrus the king” which means “those, the silver and metal utensils, Cyrus the royal ruler of Persia” “take out of the temple” or “removed from the worship place” “of Babylon” which means “located in Babylon”. Ezra shared how “Tatnai, Shetharboznai and their companions” included in their letter how “king Cyrus” also removed the “silver and gold utensils” from the worship place in “Babylon” and gave them to the people of Israel.
Finally the verse says, “ and they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor”. Ezra concluded this verse with the words, “and there were delivered unto one” or “and they, the silver and gold utensils, were provided, yielded and given to a single person”, “whose name was Sheshbazzar” which means “whose identity and reputation was Sheshbazzar whose name means worshiper of fire and was the prince of Judah at the first return from exile in Babylon; usually identified as the Babylonian name for Zerubbabel”, “whom he had made governor” or “that he, Cyrus the king, caused to exist as captain and overseer”. Ezra ended this verse by sharing how “Tatnai, Shetharboznai and their companions” also wrote about how Cyrus gave the “silver and gold utensils” to “Sheshbazzar” who was designated as “captain and overseer” within Jerusalem.
When we consider Ezra's words in this verse, we see how “Tatnai, Shetharboznai and their companions” felt it important to include how the “silver and gold utensils” were also given back to the people of Israel by Cyrus the king of Persia. They were entrusted to “Sheshbazzar” who was named the overseeing “governor” by Cyrus. God was orchestrating these events, and although there was opposition to them, the people of Israel would accomplish His will. God loves the people of Israel, and He loves us. He proved His love toward us when He sent His Only Begotten Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for our sins. When we put our faith and trust in Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and assure us that He is in control of our circumstances even when adversaries and foes rise up with historical records against us.
Next time Ezra shares how Cyrus said, “take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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