And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.
Ezra 5:10 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition We asked their names also, that we might record the names of the men at their head and notify you. American Standard Version (1901) We asked them their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them. Common English Bible We also asked them their names so that we could write down the names of the leaders for your information. Catholic Public Domain Version But we also required of them their names, so that we might report to you. And we have written down the names of their men, those who are leaders among them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version We asked also of them their names, that we might give thee notice: and we have written the names of the men that are the chief among them. |
And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.
Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building?
Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls?