2 Esdras 14:42

42 The Most High, moreover, gave understanding to the five men, and they wrote in turns what was dictated, in characters that they didn't know, and they sat for forty days. They wrote by day,

2 Esdras 14:42 In-Context

40 I took it and drank, and when I had drunk it my heart poured forth understanding, and wisdom increased in my heart, for my spirit retained memory.

41 My mouth was opened and wasn't shut anymore.

42 The Most High, moreover, gave understanding to the five men, and they wrote in turns what was dictated, in characters that they didn't know, and they sat for forty days. They wrote by day,

43 but by night they ate bread; however, I spoke by day and wasn't silent by night.

44 Ninety-four scrolls were written in the forty days.