Ezra 5:5-7

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁵ But the eye of their God was upon the ancients of the Jews, and they could not hinder them. And it was agreed that the matter should be referred to Darius, and then they should give satisfaction concerning that accusation.

⁶ The copy of the letter that Thathanai governor of the country beyond the river, and Stharbuzanai, and his counsellors the Arphasachites, who dwelt beyond the river, sent to Darius the king.

⁷ The letter which they sent him, was written thus: To Darius the king all peace.