This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 1 Esdras 5:70 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202170 and by plots and demagoguery and uprisings they prevented the completion of the building as long as King Cyrus lived. They were kept from building for two years, until the reign of Darius. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible70 By scheming, spreading lies among the people, and stirring up trouble, they prevented the completion of the rebuilding as long as King Cyrus lived. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)70 Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the heads of the clans told them, “We don't need your help in building the Temple for the Lord our God. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers70 Then Zorobabel, Jesus and the chief men of the families of Israel said to them, “It is not for you to build the house for the Lord our God. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)70 Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the heads of clans said to them, “We don't need your help in building the Temple for the Lord our God. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition70 Then Zorobabel, Jesus and the chief men of the families of Israel said to them, “It is not for you to build the house for the Lord our God. See the chapter |