Ezra 5:8-11

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?’

10We also asked them to tell us their names. Then we could tell you who the leaders are.

11This is the answer that they gave to us: ‘We are servants of the God who rules heaven and earth. A great king of Israel built this temple and finished it many years ago. Now we are building it again.