council, and the judges that are in Celosyria and Phenice.

1Esdr 2:18
Be it now known to the lord king, that the Jews that are up
from you to us, being come into Jerusalem, that rebellious and
wicked city, do build the marketplaces, and repair the walls of
it and do lay the foundation of the temple.

1Esdr 2:19
Now if this city and the walls thereof be made up again, they
will not only refuse to give tribute, but also rebel against
kings.

1Esdr 2:20
And forasmuch as the things pertaining to the temple are now
in hand, we think it meet not to neglect such a matter,

1Esdr 2:21
But to speak unto our lord the king, to the intent that, if
it be thy pleasure it may be sought out in the books of thy
fathers:

1Esdr 2:22
And thou shalt find in the chronicles what is written
concerning these things, and shalt understand that that city was
rebellious, troubling both kings and cities:

1Esdr 2:23
And that the Jews were rebellious, and raised always wars
therein; for the which cause even this city was made desolate.