Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX

1 Esdras 7:2

did very carefully oversee the holy works, assisting the ancients of the Jews and governors of the temple.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
Did very carefully oversee the holy works, assisting the ancients of the Jews and governors of the temple.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
Did very carefully oversee the holy works, assisting the ancients of the Jews and governors of the temple.
King James Version