After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, to the place opposite the sepulchers of David, and to the pool that was made, and to the house of the mighty.
As also the high priest bears me witness, and all the order of the elders: from whom also I received letters to the Jewish brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring those who were there bound to Jerusalem, to be punished.
For the king knows of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.