Ezra 5:7
"The copy of the letter that Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shetharbozenai, and his companions the Apharsachites who were beyond the River, sent to Darius the king follows."
Key Reflection
This passage highlights the formal and official nature of the communication between provincial governors and the Persian king, emphasizing the seriousness with which administrative matters were handled. It sets the stage for the legitimacy and importance of the letter's content, which addresses the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem.
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