Ezra 5:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

We also asked for their names so we could report back to you and write down the names of their leaders.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The officials are explaining that they gathered the names of the Jewish leaders to provide a complete report to the king.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Ezra, the Jewish exiles had returned from Babylon to Jerusalem and were working to rebuild the Temple under Persian rule. When the governor Tattenai investigated their efforts due to opposition, he requested the names of the leaders to document and verify their authority for the king. This was part of a broader context of scrutiny and correspondence to ensure compliance with imperial decrees.

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