OLD TESTAMENT

Ezra 5:3

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At the same time Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, came to them, with Shetharbozenai and their companions, and asked them, “Who gave you a decree to build this house and to finish this wall?”

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Verse 3. River, over all Syria, and so forth This man had not been bribed, but acted with great moderation, and in compliance with his duty. Calmet.—Counsel. Chal. “order … to make up this wall.”

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