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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

Bible References

Hindered

Ezra 4:21
Now give order to make these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until the order shall be given from me;
Ezra 5:5
But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease till the matter came to Darius; and then they returned answer by letter concerning it.