and to the masonsand the stonecutters,and for buyingtimberand hewnstoneto repairthe damagesto the houseof the LORD,and for allthat was laidout for the houseto repairit.
Now Solomonhad70000transporters,and 80,000hewers[of stone] in the mountains,
They gavethe moneywhich was weighedout into the handsof those who didthe work,who had the oversightof the houseof the LORD;and they paidit out to the carpentersand the builderswho workedon the houseof the LORD;
Then they gavemoneyto the masonsand carpenters,and food,drinkand oilto the Sidoniansand to the Tyrians,to bringcedarwoodfrom Lebanonto the seaat Joppa,according to the permissionthey had from Cyruskingof Persia.
"Let it be knownto the kingthat we have goneto the provinceof Judah,to the houseof the greatGod,whichis being builtwith hugestones,and beamsare being laidin the walls;and thisworkis goingon with greatcareand is succeedingin their hands.
And while somewere talkingaboutthe temple,that it was adornedwith beautifulstonesand votive gifts,He said,
