Ezra 5:9

God's Word

We asked their leaders the following question: “Who gave you permission to rebuild this temple and finish its walls?”

Cross References

Ezra 4:12

Your Majesty, you should know that the Jews who came to us from you are now in Jerusalem. They are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are close to finishing the walls. The foundations are already in place.

Ezra 5:10

For your information, we also asked them for their names so that we would have a record of the men who were their leaders.

Ezra 5:8

Your Majesty should know that we went to the province of Judah, to the temple of the great God. The temple is being built with large stones and with wooden beams laid in its walls. The builders are doing an excellent job and making rapid progress.