◄ Ezra 5:4 ►
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Good News Translation
They also asked for the names of all the men who were helping build the Temple.

New Revised Standard Version
They also asked them this, “What are the names of the men who are building this building?”

Contemporary English Version
Give us the names of the workers!"

New American Bible
What are the names of the men who are building this structure?”

Douay-Rheims Bible
In answer to which we gave them the names of the men who were the promoters of that building.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

In answer to which we gave them the names of the men who were the promoters of that building.

What are

Ezra 5:10 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.

make this building.

Context
Temple Rebuilding Resumes
…3And at the same time came to them Thathanai, who was governor beyond the river, and Stharbuzanai, and their counsellors: and said thus to them: Who hath given you counsel to build this house, and to repair the walls thereof? 4In answer to which we gave them the names of the men who were the promoters of that building.5But the eye of their God was upon the ancients of the Jews, and they could not hinder them. And it was agreed that the matter should be referred to Darius, and then they should give satisfaction concerning that accusation.…
Cross References
Exodus 36:1
Beseleel therefore, and Ooliab, and every wise man, to whom the Lord gave wisdom and understanding, to know how to work artificially, made the things that are necessary for the uses of the sanctuary, and which the Lord commanded.

Ezra 5:10
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.

Ezra 5:3
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