1 Esdras 6:5

5 Nevertheless the elders of the Jews obtained favor, because the Lord had visited the captives;

1 Esdras 6:5 In-Context

3 At the same time came unto them Tattenai the governor of Syria and Phoenicia with Shethar-boznai and his companions, and said unto them,

4 "By whose appointment do ye build this house and this roof and perform all the other things? And who are the workmen that perform these things?"

5 Nevertheless the elders of the Jews obtained favor, because the Lord had visited the captives;

6 and they were not hindered from building until such time as signification was given unto Darius concerning them and an answer received.

7 The copy of the letters which Tattenai, governor of Syria and Phoenicia, and Shethar-boznai, with their companions, rulers in Syria and Phoenicia, wrote and sent unto Darius: "To King Darius, greetings.