6. Now, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which beyond the river, be ye far from thence:

7. Let the work of this house of Elohim alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of Elohim in his place.

8. Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of Elohim: that of the king's goods, of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

9. And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the Elohim of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:

10. That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the Elohim of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

11. Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this.

12. And the Elohim that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter to destroy this house of Elohim which at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.

13. 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.

14. And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished, according to the commandment of the Elohim of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.