Ezra 5:6

6 The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor of the province Beyond-the-River [Euphrates], and Shetar-Boznai and his companions the envoys which were in the province Beyond-the-River [Euphrates], sent unto Daryavesh (Darius) the Melech [see 6:6];

Ezra 5:6 Meaning and Commentary

Ezra 5:6

The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the
river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites,
which were on this side the river
Which is thought by some to be one of the nations mentioned, ( Ezra 4:9 ) the name being pretty near alike to two of them; but perhaps might be a distinct colony in those parts Tatnai was governor of:

these sent unto Darius the king;
and is as follows.

Ezra 5:6 In-Context

4 Then said we unto them accordinging what were the shmot of the men that are constructing this building.

5 But the Ayn Eloheihem (Eye of their G-d) was upon the leaders of the Yehudim, that they could not cause them to cease, until the matter came to Daryavesh (Darius); and then answer was returned by letter concerning this matter.

6 The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor of the province Beyond-the-River [Euphrates], and Shetar-Boznai and his companions the envoys which were in the province Beyond-the-River [Euphrates], sent unto Daryavesh (Darius) the Melech [see 6:6];

7 They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus: Unto Daryavesh HaMelech, all Shalom.

8 Be it known unto the Melech, that we went into the province of Yehudah, to the Beis of the great Elohim, which is being built with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.