Add parallel Print Page Options

He had arranged to leave Babylon on April 8, the first day of the new year,[a] and he arrived at Jerusalem on August 4,[b] for the gracious hand of his God was on him.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 7:9a Hebrew on the first day of the first month, of the ancient Hebrew lunar calendar. This day was April 8, 458 B.c.; also see note on 6:15.
  2. 7:9b Hebrew on the first day of the fifth month, of the ancient Hebrew lunar calendar. This day was August 4, 458 B.c.; also see note on 6:15.

Bible Gateway Recommends

NLT One Year Bible Softcover
NLT One Year Bible Softcover
Retail: $18.99
Our Price: $10.86
Save: $8.13 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
The NLT Spiritual Growth Bible Pink Faux Leather
The NLT Spiritual Growth Bible Pink Faux Leather
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $21.43
Save: $28.56 (57%)
3.5 of 5.0 stars
NLT Church Bible (Hardcover, Black)
NLT Church Bible (Hardcover, Black)
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $4.67
Save: $8.32 (64%)
NLT Teen Life Application Study Bible, Softcover
NLT Teen Life Application Study Bible, Softcover
Retail: $22.99
Our Price: $14.79
Save: $8.20 (36%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars