Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They also asked, “What are the names of those who are constructing this building?” New Living Translation They also asked for the names of all the men working on the Temple. English Standard Version They also asked them this: “What are the names of the men who are building this building?” Berean Standard Bible They also asked, “What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?” King James Bible Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building? New King James Version Then, accordingly, we told them the names of the men who were constructing this building. New American Standard Bible Then we told them accordingly what the names of the men were who were reconstructing this building. NASB 1995 Then we told them accordingly what the names of the men were who were reconstructing this building. NASB 1977 Then we told them accordingly what the names of the men were who were reconstructing this building. Legacy Standard Bible Then we told them accordingly what the names of the men were who were rebuilding this building. Amplified Bible Then, accordingly, we told them the names of the men who were reconstructing this building. Christian Standard Bible They also asked them, “What are the names of the workers who are constructing this building? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible They also asked them, “What are the names of the workers who are constructing this building?” American Standard Version Then we told them after this manner, what the names of the men were that were making this building. Contemporary English Version Give us the names of the workers!" English Revised Version Then spake we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building? GOD'S WORD® Translation They also asked the Jews for the names of the men who were working on this building. Good News Translation They also asked for the names of all the men who were helping build the Temple. International Standard Version In answer, we responded with a list of the names of the men who were building the structure. Majority Standard Bible They also asked, ?What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?? NET Bible They also asked them, "What are the names of the men who are building this edifice?" New Heart English Bible Then they asked them, "What are the names of the men who are constructing this building? Webster's Bible Translation Then said we to them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building? World English Bible They also asked for the names of the men were who were making this building. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen we have said thus to them, “What [are] the names of the men who are building this building?” Young's Literal Translation Then thus we have said to them, 'What are the names of the men who are building this building?' Smith's Literal Translation Then thus said we to them, What are they the names of the men that build this building? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn answer to which we gave them the names of the men who were the promoters of that building. Catholic Public Domain Version We responded to this by giving them the names of the men who were the founders of that building. New American Bible What are the names of the men who are building this structure?” New Revised Standard Version They also asked them this, “What are the names of the men who are building this building?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen they spoke to them according to the law, saying, What are the names of the men who are doing this building? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then, according to the law, they said to them: “What are the names of these men who build this building?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then spoke we unto them after this manner [, wrote they]: What are the names of the men that build this building?' Brenton Septuagint Translation Then they spoke thus to them, What are the names of the men that build this city? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Temple Rebuilding Resumes…3At that time Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates went to the Jews and asked, “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?” 4They also asked, “What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?” 5But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they were not stopped until a report was sent to Darius and written instructions about this matter were returned.… Cross References Ezra 4:11-16 (This is the text of the letter they sent to him.) To King Artaxerxes, From your servants, the men west of the Euphrates: / Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations. / Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer. ... Nehemiah 2:19-20 But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” / So I answered them and said, “The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success. We, His servants, will start rebuilding, but you have no portion, right, or claim in Jerusalem.” Haggai 1:1-2 In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating / that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “These people say, ‘The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD.’” Zechariah 4:6-9 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ... Daniel 6:6-9 So the administrators and satraps went together to the king and said, “O King Darius, may you live forever! / All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions. / Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” ... 1 Kings 5:1-5 Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David. / And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram: / “As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. ... 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” Isaiah 44:28 who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” Jeremiah 29:10 For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. Acts 4:18-20 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. / But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Acts 5:27-29 They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them. / “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.” / But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. Acts 7:48-50 However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things?’ Acts 15:13-18 When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me! / Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. / The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written: ... Romans 13:1-2 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 1 Corinthians 3:9-11 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. / By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. Treasury of Scripture Then said we to them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building? What are Ezra 5:10 We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them. make this building. Jump to Previous Accordingly Build Building Constructing Making Manner Names Words Work WroteJump to Next Accordingly Build Building Constructing Making Manner Names Words Work WroteEzra 5 1. Zerubbabel and Jeshua, incited by Haggai and Zechariah, set forward to building3. Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai are not able to hinder the Jews 6. Their letter to Darius against the Jews They also asked, This phrase indicates an inquiry made by officials or adversaries of the Jewish people during the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. The context is the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon under the decree of King Cyrus, as recorded in Ezra 1. The rebuilding efforts faced opposition from local inhabitants and officials, as seen in Ezra 4, where adversaries sought to frustrate their plans. This questioning reflects ongoing scrutiny and challenges faced by the Jewish community. “What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?” Persons / Places / Events 1. The Jewish ExilesThese are the people who returned from Babylonian captivity to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. They are the central figures in this account, demonstrating faith and perseverance in the face of opposition. 2. Tattenai The governor of the region beyond the River (Trans-Euphrates) who questioned the authority of the Jews to rebuild the temple. His inquiry represents the political and social challenges faced by the Jewish exiles. 3. Shethar-Bozenai An official who accompanied Tattenai in questioning the Jews. His involvement highlights the bureaucratic hurdles in the rebuilding process. 4. Jerusalem The city where the temple is being rebuilt. It is the spiritual and cultural center for the Jewish people, symbolizing their identity and relationship with God. 5. The Temple The focal point of the Jewish exiles' efforts, representing the restoration of worship and covenant relationship with God. Teaching Points Facing Opposition with FaithThe Jewish exiles faced questioning and opposition, yet they continued their work. Believers today can expect challenges when pursuing God's purposes but should remain steadfast in faith. The Importance of Accountability The inquiry about the names of the builders underscores the need for accountability in leadership and community efforts. Christians are called to act with integrity and transparency. God's Sovereignty in Adversity Despite the opposition, God's plan for the temple's reconstruction was not thwarted. This teaches us to trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even when circumstances seem unfavorable. Community and Cooperation The rebuilding effort required collaboration among the Jewish exiles. Similarly, the church today is called to work together in unity for the advancement of God's kingdom. The Role of Government and Authority Tattenai's inquiry reflects the interaction between God's people and secular authorities. Christians are encouraged to respect and engage with governmental structures while remaining faithful to God's commands.(4) Then said we.--The LXX. must here have read, "then said they." But there is no need to change the text; the sentence is not a question, but a statement: "we said to the effect, what the names were." What are the names of the men . . .?--It is clear that this graphic account is much compressed. We must understand (see Ezra 5:10) that the authorities demanded the names of the chief promoters of the building in order to make them responsible. Verse 4. - Then said we unto them. It is impossible that the existing text can be sound here. Ezra must have written, "Then said they to them." Tatnai and Shethar-boznai followed up their first question by a second, "What are the names of the men that make this building?" (comp. below, vers. 9, 10).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They alsoאֱדַ֥יִן (’ĕ·ḏa·yin) Adverb Strong's 116: Then, thereupon asked, אֲמַ֣רְנָא (’ă·mar·nā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 560: To say, tell, command “What מַן־ (man-) Interrogative Strong's 4479: Who, what are אִנּוּן֙ (’in·nūn) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 581: They, those the names שְׁמָהָ֣ת (šə·mā·hāṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8036: A name of the men גֻּבְרַיָּ֔א (guḇ·ray·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 1400: A person who דִּֽי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because are constructing בָּנַֽיִן׃ (bā·na·yin) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1124: To build this דְנָ֥ה (ḏə·nāh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 1836: This building?” בִנְיָנָ֖א (ḇin·yā·nā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 1147: An edifice Links Ezra 5:4 NIVEzra 5:4 NLT Ezra 5:4 ESV Ezra 5:4 NASB Ezra 5:4 KJV Ezra 5:4 BibleApps.com Ezra 5:4 Biblia Paralela Ezra 5:4 Chinese Bible Ezra 5:4 French Bible Ezra 5:4 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 5:4 Then we told them after this manner (Ezr. 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