Ezra 5:10 Meaning and Explanation
“We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them.”
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Read Full Chapter →The officials explain that they recorded the names of the leaders so the king could verify the matter.
What Does Ezra 5:10 Mean?
The investigators tell Darius they took down the names of the chief builders so their report could be confirmed. It is a measured, fact-gathering approach rather than an attempt to crush the project outright.
Truth welcomes verification. The leaders' willingness to be named, and the officials' desire to certify the facts, both serve to bring the matter into the light. God's work does not shrink from examination; the closer it is inspected, the more clearly its rightful foundation appears.
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What does Ezra 5:10 mean?
The officials explain that they recorded the names of the leaders so the king could verify the matter.