1 Then King Darius gave the order to search the library where the archives were stored in Babylon.
2 A scroll was found in the palace of Ecbatana, which is in the province of Media. This was written on it:MEMORANDUM
3 Date: Cyrus’ first year as kingFrom: King CyrusSubject: God’s temple in JerusalemThe temple should be rebuilt as a place to offer sacrifices. Its foundation should be laid. It should be 90 feet high and 90 feet wide
4 with three rows of large stones and a row of wood. The king’s palace will pay for it.