1 Esdras 2:18-20

Revised Standard Version

¹⁸ Now be it known to our lord the king that the Jews who came up from you to us have gone to Jerusalem and are building that rebellious and wicked city, repairing its market places and walls and laying the foundations for a temple. ¹⁹ Now if this city is built and the walls finished, they will not only refuse to pay tribute but will even resist kings. ²⁰ And since the building of the temple is now going on, we think it best not to neglect such a matter,