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 6:20 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)20 Then this Sheshbazzar, after coming here, laid the foundations of the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem, and although it has been in process of construction from that time until now, it has not yet reached completion.’ See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible20 Now, King, if it seems right, please search the royal archives that are in Babylon. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)20 So Sheshbazzar came and laid its foundation, and construction has continued from then until the present, but the Temple is still not finished.’ See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers20 Then Sanabassarus, having come here, laid the foundations of the Lord’s house which is in Jerusalem. From that time to this we are still building. It is not yet fully completed.’ See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)20 So Sheshbazzar came and laid its foundation, and construction has continued from then until the present, but the Temple is still not finished.’ See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition20 Then Sanabassarus, having come here, laid the foundations of the Lord’s house which is in Jerusalem. From that time to this we are still building. It is not yet fully completed.’ See the chapter |