Persian official and governor of Trans-Euphrates.
Seeing the Jews rebuilding the temple, he sent a letter to Darius I inquiring about the situation, received a reply, and carried out the king's command.
Ezra 5:3At that time Tattenai, governor of Trans-Euphrates, and Shethar-boznai and their associates went to them and asked, “Who authorized you to build this temple and restore this structure?”
Ezra 5:6This is a copy of the letter that Tattenai, governor of Trans-Euphrates, and Shethar-boznai and their associates, the officials of Trans-Euphrates, sent to King Darius).
Ezra 6:6Now then, Tattenai, governor of Trans-Euphrates, and Shethar-boznai and your associates, the officials of Trans-Euphrates—stay away from there.
Ezra 6:13Then, because of the decree King Darius) had sent, Tattenai, governor of Trans-Euphrates, and Shethar-boznai and their associates carried it out with diligence.