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Ezra 4:21-23
International Standard Version
Ezra 4:21-23
International Standard Version
21 Accordingly, issue an order to force these men to cease their work[a] so that this city is not rebuilt until you receive further notice from me.
22 Be diligent and take precautions so that you do not neglect your responsibility in this matter. Why should the kingdom sustain any more damage?
Reconstruction Ceases
23 As soon as a copy of the letter from King Artaxerxes was read to Rehum, to Shimshai the scribe, and to their colleagues, they traveled quickly to Jerusalem and compelled the Jews to cease by force of arms.
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- Ezra 4:21 The Aram. lacks their work
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