Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We also asked them their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information. New Living Translation And we demanded their names so that we could tell you who the leaders were. English Standard Version We also asked them their names, for your information, that we might write down the names of their leaders. Berean Standard Bible We also asked for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information. King James Bible We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them. New King James Version We also asked them their names to inform you, that we might write the names of the men who were chief among them. New American Standard Bible We also asked them their names so as to inform you, in order that we might write down the names of the men who were in charge. NASB 1995 “We also asked them their names so as to inform you, and that we might write down the names of the men who were at their head. NASB 1977 “We also asked them their names so as to inform you, and that we might write down the names of the men who were at their head. Legacy Standard Bible And we also asked them their names in order to make known to you, and that we might write down the names of the men who were at their head. Amplified Bible We also asked them their names so that we might notify you, and so that we might record the names of the men in charge. Christian Standard Bible We also asked them for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information. Holman Christian Standard Bible We also asked them for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information. American Standard Version We asked them their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them. Contemporary English Version We also asked for the names of their leaders, so that we could write them down for you. English Revised Version We asked them their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them. GOD'S WORD® Translation For your information, we also asked them for their names so that we would have a record of the men who were their leaders. Good News Translation We also asked them their names so that we could inform you who the leaders of this work are. International Standard Version We also asked them their names so that we could certify the identities of their leaders to you. Majority Standard Bible We also asked for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information. NET Bible We also inquired of their names in order to inform you, so that we might write the names of the men who were their leaders. New Heart English Bible We asked them their names also, to inform you that we might write the names of the men who were at their head. Webster's Bible Translation We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them. World English Bible We asked them their names also, to inform you that we might write the names of the men who were at their head. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd also their names we have asked of them, to let you know, that we might write the names of the men who [are] at their head. Young's Literal Translation And also their names we have asked of them, to let thee know, that we might write the names of the men who are at their head. Smith's Literal Translation And also we asked their names for them to make known to thee that we shall write the name of the men that were among their heads. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWe asked also of them their names, that we might give thee notice: and we have written the names of the men that are the chief among them. Catholic Public Domain Version But we also required of them their names, so that we might report to you. And we have written down the names of their men, those who are leaders among them. New American Bible We also asked them their names, in order to give you a list of the men who are their leaders. New Revised Standard Version We also asked them their names, for your information, so that we might write down the names of the men at their head. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWe also asked them their names, that we might inform you and that we might write the names of the men who were their leaders. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also we asked them their names to notify you that we may write the names of the men who are among their Leaders. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917We asked them their names also, to announce to thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And wee asked them their names, in order to declare them to thee, so as to write to thee the names of their leading men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tattenai's Letter to Darius…9So we questioned the elders and asked, “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?” 10We also asked for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information. 11And this is the answer they returned: “We are servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and completed.… Cross References Ezra 4:11-16 (This is the text of the letter they sent to him.) To King Artaxerxes, From your servants, the men west of the Euphrates: / Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations. / Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer. ... Nehemiah 2:7-9 I also said to him, “If it pleases the king, may letters be given to me for the governors west of the Euphrates, so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. / And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. / Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. Daniel 6:4-5 Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. / Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.” Esther 3:8-9 Then Haman informed King Xerxes, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples of every province of your kingdom. Their laws are different from everyone else’s, and they do not obey the king’s laws. So it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them. / If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.” Acts 24:5-9 We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. / but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, ... Nehemiah 6:5-7 The fifth time, Sanballat sent me this same message by his young servant, who had in his hand an unsealed letter / that read: “It is reported among the nations—and Geshem agrees—that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and this is why you are building the wall. According to these reports, you are to become their king, / and you have even appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf: ‘There is a king in Judah.’ Soon these rumors will reach the ears of the king. So come, let us confer together.” Acts 25:2-3 where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. Romans 13:1-7 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... 1 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. Jeremiah 29:1-3 This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / (This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem.) / The letter was entrusted to Elasah son of Shaphan and Gemariah son of Hilkiah, whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent to King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon. It stated: 1 Kings 5:6-10 Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.” / When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” / Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber. ... 2 Chronicles 2:11-16 Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.” / And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. / So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. ... Acts 23:25-30 And he wrote the following letter: / Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. / This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen, ... 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone. Treasury of Scripture We asked their names also, to certify you, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them. asked Ezra 5:4 Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building? Jump to Previous Announce Certify Chief Head Inform Information Leaders Names Request Word WriteJump to Next Announce Certify Chief Head Inform Information Leaders Names Request Word WriteEzra 5 1. Zerubbabel and Jeshua, incited by Haggai and Zechariah, set forward to building3. Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai are not able to hinder the Jews 6. Their letter to Darius against the Jews We also asked This phrase indicates a proactive approach by the Persian officials. In the context of the rebuilding of the temple, the officials were not merely passive observers but took an active role in understanding the situation. The Hebrew root for "asked" (שָׁאַל, sha'al) often implies seeking information or clarification. This reflects a broader biblical principle of seeking wisdom and understanding, as seen in Proverbs 4:7, "The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." for their names so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information Hebrew We alsoוְאַ֧ף (wə·’ap̄) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 638: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though asked for שְׁאֵ֥לְנָא (šə·’ê·lə·nā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 7593: To inquire, to request, to demand their names, שְׁמָהָתְהֹ֛ם (šə·mā·hā·ṯə·hōm) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8036: A name so that דִּ֛י (dî) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because we could write down נִכְתֻּ֥ב (niḵ·tuḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 3790: To grave, to write the names שֻׁם־ (šum-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8036: A name of their leaders גֻּבְרַיָּ֖א (guḇ·ray·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 1400: A person for your information. לְהוֹדָעוּתָ֑ךְ (lə·hō·w·ḏā·‘ū·ṯāḵ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3046: To know Links Ezra 5:10 NIVEzra 5:10 NLT Ezra 5:10 ESV Ezra 5:10 NASB Ezra 5:10 KJV Ezra 5:10 BibleApps.com Ezra 5:10 Biblia Paralela Ezra 5:10 Chinese Bible Ezra 5:10 French Bible Ezra 5:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 5:10 We asked them their names also (Ezr. 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