4 They also asked, “What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?” 5 But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they were not stopped until a report was sent to Darius and written instructions about this matter were returned. 6 This is the text of the letter that Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates, the officials in the region, sent to King Darius.
Ezra 5:4–6
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1 Esdras 6:5–7
5 Nevertheless, the elders of the Jews obtained favor, because the Lord had visited the captives; (WEB) 6 and they were not hindered from building until such time as communication was made to Darius concerning them, and his answer received. (WEB) 7 A copy of the letter which Sis… (WEB)
1 Esdras 6:10–12
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Ezra 4:10–12
10 and the rest of the peoples whom the great and honorable Ashurbanipal deported and settled in the cities of Samaria and elsewhere west of the Euphrates. 11 (This is the text of the letter they sent to him.) To King Artaxerxes, From your servants, the men west of… 12 …
Ezra 6:6–8
6 Therefore Darius decreed: To Tattenai governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and your associates and officials in the region: You must stay away from that place! 7 Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of… 8 …
1 Esdras 6:21–23
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Ezra 6:12–14
12 May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence. 13 In response, Tattenai the…
Ezra 5:10–12
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Ezra 4:1–2
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