¶ And they delivered the king’s commissions unto the king’s lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God.
Jewish Publication Society of America Version (JPS1917) - Ezra 8:36 >And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's satraps, and to the governors beyond the River; and they furthered the people and the house of God.