If it is discovered that the building of the Lord’s house in Jerusalem was done with King Cyrus’ consent, and if it seems right to our master the king, please direct us concerning these things.
if it is found that the building of the house of the Lord in Jerusalem was done with the consent of King Cyrus, and if it is approved by our lord the king, let him send us directions concerning these things.”
Now then, O king! if it is deemed of (or by) thee, that it be perfectly sought in the king’s libraries of king Cyrus, that be in Babylon; [Now then, if it is deemed of (or by) thee, O king! be it perfectly sought in the king’s libraries of king Cyrus, that be in Babylon;]