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Ezra 4:18

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The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.

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Ezra 4:18 in other translations

The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.

Ezra 4:18 · American Standard Version

Ezra 4:18 in context

  1. 16We inform the king that, if this city is built and the walls finished, then you will have no possession beyond the River.
  2. 17Then the king sent an answer to Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions who live in Samaria, and in the rest of the country beyond the River:
    Peace.
  3. 18The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.
  4. 19I decreed, and search has been made, and it was found that this city has made insurrection against kings in the past, and that rebellion and revolts have been made in it.
  5. 20There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all the country beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid to them.