But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.

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Ezra 5:6

The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar–bozenai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:

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Cross Reference - KJV

Ezra 5:5

KJV

But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.

KJV - King James Version

But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.

Others Bible versions

But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so they [Tattenai and the others] did not stop them until a report could come before Darius, and then an answer was returned by letter concerning it.

AMP - Amplified Bible

But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, so the enemy could not make them stop until the matter came before Darius [I] and an answer was returned by letter concerning it.

AMPC - Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

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.

ASV - American Standard Version

But God was watching over the Jewish elders. These men wouldn’t stop them until a report was sent to Darius, so that they could receive written instructions about this matter.

CSB - Christian Standard Bible

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.

DARBY - Darbys Translation 1890

But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until the report should reach Darius and then an answer be returned by letter concerning it.

ESV - English Standard Version 2016

But their God was watching over the Jewish leaders, so that they were not prevented from working until a report could be sent to Darius and a written reply with instructions was received.

FBV - Free Bible Version

But God was watching over the Jewish elders. These men wouldn’t stop them until a report was sent to Darius, so that they could receive written instructions about this matter.

HCSB - Holman Christian Standard Bible

For the eyes of their God were upon the elders of the Jews, and they could not cause them to cease until the matter came to Darius, and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.

JUB - Jubilee Bible

But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Dari´us: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.

KJVAAE - King James Version with Apocrypha, American Edition

But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Dari´us: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.

KJVAE - King James Version, American Edition

And the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until the report came to Darius, and then answer was received.

LEB - Lexham English Bible

But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they could not cause them to cease building until a ­command came from Darius. Consequently, they sent a letter concerning this matter.

MEV - Modern English Version

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.

NASB1995 - New American Standard Bible - 1995

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.

NASB2020 - New American Standard Bible

But God was watching over the elders of Judah, and they were not stopped until a report could be dispatched to Darius and a letter could be sent back concerning this.

NET - New English Translation

But the eye of their God was watching over the elders of the Jews, and they were not stopped until a report could go to Darius and his written reply be received.

NIV - New International Version

But the eye of their God was watching over the elders of the Jews, and they were not stopped until a report could go to Darius and his written reply be received.

NIVUK - New International Version (Anglicised)

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.

RV1885 - Revised Version 1885

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.

RV1895 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1885, 1895

And the eye of their God hath been upon the elders of the Jews, and they have not caused them to cease till the matter goeth to Darius, and then they send back a letter concerning this thing.

YLT98 - Youngs Literal Translation 1898

Context - KJV

Cross Reference - KJV

But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they could not cause them to cease building until a command came from Darius. Consequently, they sent a letter concerning this matter.