Ezra 5:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

We asked those in charge to tell us who gave them permission to rebuild the temple.

Cross References

Ezra 4:12

You should know that the Jews who left your country have moved back to Jerusalem and are now rebuilding that rebellious city. In fact, they have almost finished rebuilding the walls and repairing the foundations.

Ezra 5:8

We went to Judah, where the temple of the great God is being built with huge stones and wooden beams set in the walls. Everyone is working hard, and the building is going up quickly.

Ezra 5:10

We also asked for the names of their leaders, so that we could write them down for you.