Ezra 5:9

New American Bible - revised edition

We then questioned the elders, addressing to them the following words: ‘Who issued the decree for you to build this house and complete this edifice?’

Cross References

Ezra 4:12

Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came up from you to us have arrived at Jerusalem and are now rebuilding this rebellious and evil city. They are completing its walls, and the foundations have already been laid.

Ezra 5:10

We also asked them their names, in order to give you a list of the men who are their leaders.

Ezra 5:8

Let it be known to the king that we have visited the province of Judah and the house of the great God: it is being rebuilt of cut stone and the walls are being reinforced with timber; the work is being carried out diligently, prospering under their hands.