Ezra 4:17-22 (Complete Jewish Bible)
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The king sent this answer: "To Rechum the district governor, Shimshai the secretary, their other colleagues living in Shomron, and the rest beyond the River: "Shalom!
18
"The letter you sent us has now been translated for me.
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I ordered a search made, and it was found that this city has a long history of revolt against kings, that rebellion and sedition have been fostered there;
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also that there have been powerful kings over Yerushalayim who ruled all the territory beyond the River; and tribute, taxes and tolls were paid to them.
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"So now, order that these men stop work and that this city not be rebuilt until I order it.
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Take care not to neglect your duty; otherwise the harm may increase, to the damage of the king."
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. (The Complete Jewish Bible Online)
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