6. A copy of the letter which Tattenai, governor of West-of-Euphrates, along with Shethar-bozenai and their fellow officials from West-of-Euphrates, sent to King Darius;
7. they sent him a report in which was written the following:“To King Darius, all good wishes!
8. Let it be known to the king that we have visited the province of Judah and the house of the great God: it is being rebuilt of cut stone and the walls are being reinforced with timber; the work is being carried out diligently, prospering under their hands.
9. We then questioned the elders, addressing to them the following words: ‘Who issued the decree for you to build this house and complete this edifice?’
10. We also asked them their names, in order to give you a list of the men who are their leaders.