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Ezra 4:14-17
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 4
14
Now because we are in the service of the palace, and it is not fitting for us to see the king’s shame, for this reason we have sent
word
and informed the king,
15
so that a search may be conducted in the record books of your fathers. And you will discover in the record books and learn that that city is a rebellious city and detrimental to kings and provinces, and that they have revolted within it in past days; for this reason that city was laid waste.
16
We are informing the king that if that city is rebuilt and the walls finished, then as a result of this you will have no possession in
the province
beyond the
Euphrates
River.'
17
Then
the king sent a response to Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their colleagues who live in Samaria and in the rest of
the provinces
beyond the
Euphrates
River: 'Peace. And now,
King James Version
Chapter 4
14
Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king;
15
That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.
16
We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.
17
Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 4
14
Since we have taken an oath of loyalty to the king, and it is not right for us to witness his dishonor, we have sent to inform the king
15
that a search should be made in your fathers’ record books. In these record books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces. There have been revolts in it since ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.
16
We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are finished, you will not have any possession west of the Euphrates.
17
The king sent a reply to his chief deputy Rehum, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their colleagues living in Samaria and elsewhere in the region west of the Euphrates River: Greetings.
New Living Translation
Chapter 4
14
'Since we are your loyal subjects and do not want to see the king dishonored in this way, we have sent the king this information.
15
We suggest that a search be made in your ancestors’ records, where you will discover what a rebellious city this has been in the past. In fact, it was destroyed because of its long and troublesome history of revolt against the kings and countries who controlled it.
16
We declare to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, the province west of the Euphrates River will be lost to you.'
17
Then King Artaxerxes sent this reply:
'To Rehum the governor, Shimshai the court secretary, and their colleagues living in Samaria and throughout the province west of the Euphrates River. Greetings.
English Standard Version
Chapter 4
14
Now because we eat the salt of the palace and it is not fitting for us to witness the king 's dishonor, therefore we send and inform the king,
15
in order that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers. You will find in the book of the records and learn that this city is a rebellious city, hurtful to kings and provinces, and that sedition was stirred up in it from of old. That was why this city was laid waste.
16
We make known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls finished, you will then have no possession in the province Beyond the River."
17
The king sent an answer: "To Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe and the rest of their associates who live in Samaria and in the rest of the province Beyond the River, greeting. And now
New International Version
Chapter 4
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,
15
so that a search may be made in the archives of your predecessors. In these records you will find that this city is a rebellious city, troublesome to kings and provinces, a place with a long history of sedition. That is why this city was destroyed.
16
We inform the king that if this city is built and its walls are restored, you will be left with nothing in Trans-Euphrates.
17
The king sent this reply: To Rehum the commanding officer, Shimshai the secretary and the rest of their associates living in Samaria and elsewhere in Trans-Euphrates: Greetings.
New King James Version
Chapter 4
14
Now because we receive support from the palace, it was not proper for us to see the king’s dishonor; therefore we have sent and informed the king,
15
that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers. And you will find in the book of the records and know that this city
is
a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, and that they have incited sedition within the city in former times, for which cause this city was destroyed.
16
We inform the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, the result will be that you will have no dominion beyond the River.
17
The king sent an answer:
To Rehum the commander,
to
Shimshai the scribe,
to
the rest of their companions who dwell in Samaria, and
to
the remainder beyond the River:
Peace, and so forth.
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