Common English Bible

1 Esdras 7:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Following the king’s announcements, Sisinnes, the commander of Coele-Syria and Phoenicia, Sathrabuzanes, and their associates

2. supervised the holy work, carefully assisting the Judean elders and the temple officials.

3. The holy work flourished, while the prophets Haggai and Zechariah prophesied.

4. They finished it by the command of the Lord God of Israel.