5:9a So we questioned the elders and asked,

¶ Then/So we (excl.) asked the elders to tell us,
-or-
¶ “We asked the heads/leaders of the families

5:9b “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?”

“Who commanded you (plur.) to build again this temple and to complete this structure/building?”
-or-
who sent them to come and rebuild this house/building until it is complete.

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