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Let it be known to the king that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. The people are rebuilding it with large stones, and placing timbers in the walls. This work is being carried out diligently and is prospering in their hands.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Be it known to the king, that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God, which is built with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls; and this work goes on with diligence and prospers in their hands.
World English Bible (WEB)
Be it known{H1934}{(H8748)}{H3046}{(H8752)} unto the king{H4430}, that we went{H236}{(H8754)} into the province{H4083} of Judea{H3061}, to the house{H1005} of the great{H7229} God{H426}, which is builded{H1124}{(H8732)} with great{H1560} stones{H69}, and timber{H636} is laid{H7761}{(H8727)} in the walls{H3797}, and this{H1791} work{H5673} goeth{H5648}{(H8727)} fast{H629} on, and prospereth{H6744}{(H8683)} in their hands{H3028}.
Strong's King James
Let it be known to the king that we have gone to the province of Y'hudah. To the house of the great Elohim that is being built of huge stones. Timber is being laid in the walls, and this work is going on with great care and is prospering in their hands.
The F.O.G
To Darius the king, all peace! be it known to the king that we have gone to the province of Judah, to the great house of God, and it is built with rolled stones, and wood is placed in the walls, and this work is done speedily, and prospering in their hand.
Young's Literal Translation
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