1 So King Darius gave an order to search the records. They were kept in the treasury in Babylon.
2 A scroll was found in the capital city, Ecbatana. It is in the area of Media. This is what was written on it:Note:
3 King Cyrus gave an order about the Temple of God in Jerusalem. This was in the first year he was king. This was the order:“Let the Temple be rebuilt. It will be a place to present sacrifices. Let its foundations be laid. The Temple should be 90 feet high and 90 feet wide.
4 It must have three layers of large stones, then one layer of timbers. The costs should be paid from the king’s treasury.