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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
Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by 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 should come to Darius, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it.

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