1 Esdras 6:5-7

Revised Standard Version

⁵ Yet the elders of the Jews were dealt with kindly, for the providence of the Lord was over the captives; ⁶ and they were not prevented from building until word could be sent to Darius concerning them and a report made.

⁷ A copy of the letter which Sisinnes the governor of Syria and Phoenic′ia, and Sathrabuzanes, and their associates the local rulers in Syria and Phoenic′ia, wrote and sent to Darius: