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Ezra 6:10

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

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • So that they may make offerings of a sweet smell to the God of heaven, with prayers for the life of the king and of his sons.

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

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

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.

    BSB

In context

8Moreover I make a decree what ye 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, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

9And 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:

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.

11Also 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.

12And the God that hath 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.

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