KJV ORIGINAL
Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then we asked them, 'What are the names of the men who are doing this building work?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how officials questioned the Jewish builders about who was involved in reconstructing the temple.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezra, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem under the permission of the Persian Empire. They faced opposition from local officials who were suspicious of the project and demanded details about the leaders involved. This verse records the Jews' response to these inquiries during the reign of King Darius, as prophets like Haggai and Zechariah encouraged the work.
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