1 Esdras 6:18-20

Common English Bible

¹⁸ with the order that they^[a] take all of this equipment back and place it in the temple in Jerusalem, and that the Lord’s temple be rebuilt on its site. ¹⁹ After coming here, Sheshbazzar laid the foundations of the Lord’s house in Jerusalem. It has been under construction until now, although it isn’t finished.” ²⁰ Now, King, if it seems right, please search the royal archives that are in Babylon.