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Ezra 4:18-20
International Standard Version
Ezra 4:18-20
International Standard Version
18 The memorandum you sent to us has been read and carefully considered.[a] 19 Pursuant to my edict, an investigation has been undertaken. It is noted that this city has fomented rebellion against kings from time immemorial, and that rebellion and sedition has occurred in it.
20 Powerful kings have reigned over Jerusalem, including ruling over all lands beyond the Euphrates[b] River. Furthermore, taxes, tribute, and tolls have been paid to them.
Ezra 4:18-20
New International Version
Ezra 4:18-20
New International Version
18 The letter you sent us has been read and translated in my presence. 19 I issued an order and a search was made, and it was found that this city has a long history of revolt(A) against kings and has been a place of rebellion and sedition. 20 Jerusalem has had powerful kings ruling over the whole of Trans-Euphrates,(B) and taxes, tribute and duty were paid to them.
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