Ezra 5:5-9

5But God was watching over the Jewish leaders. Nobody was able to stop them building at that time. The city's officers had to wait until they could send a letter to King Darius. They waited for him to reply.

6Tattenai, the city's ruler, Shethar-Bozenai and their friends who had authority in the region west of the Euphrates river wrote to King Darius.

7This is what they said: King Darius, we hope that you are well.

8We went to Judah to visit the temple of the great God. The king should know that the Jews are building it with big stones. They are putting wooden beams in its walls. They are working hard and very carefully. The building is growing fast.

9We spoke to their leaders and we asked them, ‘Who gave you authority to build this temple and make it ready to use again?’