Ezra 4:19

4:19 So I gave orders, ¹  and it was determined ²  that this city from long ago has been engaging in insurrection against kings. It has continually engaged in ³  rebellion and revolt.

Ezra 5:16

5:16 Then this Sheshbazzar went and laid the foundations of the temple of God in Jerusalem. From that time to the present moment ⁴  it has been in the process of being rebuilt, although it is not yet finished.’

[4:19]  ¹ tn Aram “from me was placed a decree.”

[4:19]  ² tn Aram “and they searched and found.”

[4:19]  ³ tn Aram “are being done.”

[5:16]  ⁴ tn Aram “from then and until now.”