Ezra 4:17-19

Orthodox Jewish Bible

¹⁷ Then the Melech sent an answer: Unto Rechum the high commissioner, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Shomron (Samaria), and unto the rest Beyond-the River [Euphrates], Shalom, and now

¹⁸ The nish’tevan (official document) which ye sent unto us hath been fully read before me;

¹⁹ And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city for a long time hath made insurrection against melachim, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.