10That they may offer sacrifices of sweet smells to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.


In Context

7 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.

8 Moreover I make a decree what you shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, immediately expenses be given to these men, that they be not hindered.

9 And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:

10 That they may offer sacrifices of sweet smells to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

11 Also I have made a decree, that whoever 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.

12 And the God that has caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.

Ezra 6:10 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:10That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

6:10so that they may offer sacrifices pleasing to the God of heaven and pray for the well-being of the king and his sons.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

6:10And let them offer oblations to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his children.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

6:10that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:10that they may present sweet odours to the God of the heavens, and pray for the life of the king and of his sons.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

6:10that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savour unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:10That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savors to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:10that they may offer sacrifices of pleasant aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

6:10that they be bringing near sweet savours to the God of heaven, and praying for the life of the king, and of his sons.