And this was their reply to us: ‘We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the house that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished.
Ezra 5:10 - English Standard Version 2016 We also asked them their names, for your information, that we might write down the names of their leaders. Matoleo zaidiKing 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. |
And this was their reply to us: ‘We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the house that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished.
They also asked them this: “What are the names of the men who are building this building?”
Then we asked those elders and spoke to them thus: ‘Who gave you a decree to build this house and to finish this structure?’