Ezra 6:2
French (La Bible expliquée)
Mais c'est à Ecbatane, ville fortifiée de la province de Médie, que l'on trouva un rouleau de parchemin portant le texte que voici: On retrouve à Ecbatane un mémoire administratif écrit en araméen et confirmant l'autorisation donnée par Cyrus aux Juifs de reconstruire leur temple. La réponse de Darius à Tattenaï ordonne de laisser les Juifs en paix, et même de les aider dans la reconstruction du sanctuaire et de participer aux frais occasionnés par le culte offert au « Dieu du ciel ». Cette façon de nommer Dieu est typiquement perse. Elle peut expliquer la bienveillance dont les souverains perses font preuve à l'égard du peuple de Juda et de son culte. « Procès-verbal.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that in the city of Achmetha, in the province of the Medes, a scroll was found in the palace. The scroll contained a record of an earlier decree. It tells us about an important discovery made in an ancient palace.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek and you find a treasure map under your bed. This is like that, but instead of a treasure map, it's a scroll with an important message. It was found in a big castle, and this message helped people a lot!
Historical Background
The book of Ezra was written by the scribe Ezra himself, likely around 450 BC. The audience was the returned Jewish exiles from Babylon. This verse is part of a larger context where the Persians are reviewing documents to find a decree about rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem.
Living It Out Today
In today’s world, this can be like finding an old document in your attic that holds the key to solving a family dispute or understanding family history. It reminds us that sometimes, the answers we need can be found in unexpected places.
Topics
historydivine interventiondocumentsrebuildingfaithdecisions
Related Verses
Ezra 1:1-4Ezra 7:12-26Nehemiah 2:1-8Daniel 5:1-31Matthew 2:1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the scroll important?
The scroll was important because it contained a decree that validated the work of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem, giving it official backing.
Where was Achmetha located?
Achmetha, also known as Ecbatana, was the capital of the ancient Median Empire and is located in what is now modern-day Iran.
Who found the scroll?
The text doesn't specify who found the scroll, but it was likely an official or someone with access to the palace archives.
What was the content of the decree?
The decree, as found in the scroll, was about the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, supporting the return of the Jewish people and their religious practices.