Thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and are building the house that was built these many years ago, which a great king of Yisra'el built and finished.
Ezra 5:10 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) We asked them their names also, to inform you that we might write the names of the men who were at the head of them. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition We asked their names also, that we might record the names of the men at their head and notify you. American Standard Version (1901) We asked them their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them. Common English Bible We also asked them their names so that we could write down the names of the leaders for your information. Catholic Public Domain Version But we also required of them their names, so that we might report to you. And we have written down the names of their men, those who are leaders among them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version We asked also of them their names, that we might give thee notice: and we have written the names of the men that are the chief among them. |
Thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and are building the house that was built these many years ago, which a great king of Yisra'el built and finished.
Then we told them after this manner, what the names of the men were who were making this building.
Then asked we those elders, and said to them thus, Who gave you a decree to build this house, and to finish this wall?