Ezra 5:5-7

New International Reader's Version

⁵ But the God of the Jews was watching over their elders. So they didn’t have to stop their work. First a report would have to be sent to Darius. Then they would have to receive his answer in writing.

⁶ Here is a copy of the letter sent to King Darius. It was from Tattenai, the governor of the land west of the Euphrates. Shethar-Bozenai joined him in writing it. So did their friends. They were officials of that land. ⁷ The report they sent to the king said,

We are sending this letter to you, King Darius.

We give you our most friendly greetings.