Ezra 5:15-16

5:15 He said to him, “Take these vessels and go deposit them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt in its proper location.” ¹  5:16 Then this Sheshbazzar went and laid the foundations of the temple of God in Jerusalem. From that time to the present moment ²  it has been in the process of being rebuilt, although it is not yet finished.’

Ezra 7:24

7:24 Furthermore, be aware of the fact ³  that you have no authority to impose tax, tribute, or toll on any of the priests, the Levites, the musicians, the doorkeepers, the temple servants, or the attendants at the temple of this God.

[5:15]  ¹ tn Aram “upon its place.”

[5:16]  ² tn Aram “from then and until now.”

[7:24]  ³ tn Aram “we are making known to you.”