Devine Scripture

Ezra 6:11

Ezra chapter 6 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this:

Context

v.10that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

v.11This passage

v.12and 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Esther 7:10

    So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified.

  • 2 Kings 9:37

    and the body of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of the field in the portion of Jezreel, so that they shall not say, This is Jezebel.

  • Ezra 7:26

    And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him with all diligence, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.

  • Daniel 2:5

    The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me: if ye make not known unto me the dream and the interpretation thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill.

  • 2 Kings 10:27

    And they brake down the pillar of Baal, and brake down the house of Baal, and made it a draught-house, unto this day.

  • Esther 5:4

    And Esther said, If it seem good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.