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Ezra 4:12-14
New Living Translation
Ezra 4:12-14
New Living Translation
12 “The king should know that the Jews who came here to Jerusalem from Babylon are rebuilding this rebellious and evil city. They have already laid the foundation and will soon finish its walls. 13 And the king should know that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, it will be much to your disadvantage, for the Jews will then refuse to pay their tribute, customs, and tolls to you.
14 “Since we are your loyal subjects[a] and do not want to see the king dishonored in this way, we have sent the king this information.
Footnotes
- 4:14 Aramaic Since we eat the salt of the palace.
Ezra 4:12-14
New International Version
Ezra 4:12-14
New International Version
12 The king should know that the people who came up to us from you have gone to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring the walls and repairing the foundations.(A)
13 Furthermore, the king should know that if this city is built and its walls are restored, no more taxes, tribute or duty(B) will be paid, and eventually the royal revenues will suffer.[a] 14 Now since we are under obligation to the palace and it is not proper for us to see the king dishonored, we are sending this message to inform the king,
Footnotes
- Ezra 4:13 The meaning of the Aramaic for this clause is uncertain.
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