Ezra 6:8

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Summary

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expences be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

Hindered

Ezra 4:21

Ezra 5:5

Bible References

Hindered

So, now issue a decree to make these men stop work, that this city may not be rebuilt until a decree is issued by me.

But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until a report could come to Darius, and then a written reply be returned concerning it.