Ezra 4:12
New International Version
12 The king should know that the people who came up to us from you have gone to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring the walls and repairing the foundations.(A)
Ezra 4:21
New International Version
21 Now issue an order to these men to stop work, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.
Nehemiah 1:3
New International Version
3 They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.(A)”
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