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
This occurs during the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple after the Jews returned from Babylonian exile around 520 BC. Persian officials were investigating the construction project to determine if it had proper authorization. The questioning was part of an official inquiry that would eventually lead to confirmation that the Jews had permission from King Cyrus to rebuild.
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