And they delivered the king's orders unto the king's satraps, and to the governors on this side the river: and they aided the people, and the house of God.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Lords, (satrapis.) 3 Esdras, "to the royal officers and governors of Coelosyria and Phenicia; and they glorified "
Furthered, by their assistance (Haydock) and praise. They formed their sentiments, as is usual, by those of the king. (Calmet)