Now viewing scripture range from the book of 1 Esdras chapter 6:2 through chapter 6:5...
2 Then stood up Zorobabel the son of Salatiel, and Jesus the son of Josedec, and began to build the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, the prophets of the Lord being with them, and helping them.
3 At the same time came unto them Sisinnes the governor of Syria and Phenice, with Sathrabuzanes and his companions, and said unto them,
4 By whose appointment do ye build this house and this roof, and perform all the other things? and who are the workmen that perform these things?
5 Nevertheless the elders of the Jews obtained favour, because the Lord had visited the captivity;
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