Ezra 5:9

Modern English Version

“Then we questioned those elders and said to them, ‘Who issued a command for you to build this house and complete this structure?’

Cross References

Ezra 4:12

“May it be known to the king, that the Jews who came from you have come near to us at Jerusalem and that they are building the rebellious and evil city, restoring its walls, and repairing the foundations.

Ezra 5:10

Also, we asked for their names in order to notify you and to document the names of the men that were their leaders.

Ezra 5:8

“May it be known to the king that we went into the province of Judah, to the temple of the great God, which is built with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goes diligently, and prospers in their hands.