Ezra 5:9

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

So we questioned the elders and asked, ‘Who gave you the order to rebuild this temple and finish this structure? ’

Cross References

Ezra 4:12

Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you have returned to us at Jerusalem. They are rebuilding that rebellious and evil city, finishing its walls, and repairing its foundations.

Ezra 5:8

Let it be known to the king that we went to the house of the great God in the province of Judah. It is being built with cut  stones, and its beams are being set in the walls. This work is being done diligently and succeeding through the people’s efforts.

Ezra 5:10

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