Translations
Modern
In response, Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates diligently carried out what King Darius had decreed.
Traditional
Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar–boznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.
Literal
Then Tattenai the governor beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, thus did diligently.
Latin
Igitur Thathanai dux regionis trans flumen, et Stharbuzanai, et consiliarii ejus, secundum quod præceperat Darius rex, sic diligenter executi sunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
In response, Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates diligently carried out what King Darius had decreed.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
People
Darius: Persian king who decreed the rebuilding of the Temple Shethar-bozenai: Persian official who questioned the Jews' temple rebuilding Tattenai: Persian governor who questioned the Jews' authority to rebuild
Places
Euphrates: Major river in ancient Near East; boundary of Promised Land
Glossary
Aramaic Book of Ezra Book of Jeremiah Darius First Book of Esdras Postexilic Period Shethar-Bozenai, Shethar-Boznai Tattenai Temple
Topics
Church and State: State Favorable to Religion: Darius, in his Edict Furthering the Restoration of the Temple Prophecies Concerning Israel: Captivity of Proclamation Renewed by Darius and Artaxerxes Shethar-Boznai: An official of the King of Persia Tatnai: A Persian Governor in Samaria