Ezra 4:21

Give an order now, that these men are to do nothing more, and that the building of the town is to be stopped, till I give an order.

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In The King James Version

Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.

In Context

20Further, there have been great kings in Jerusalem, ruling over all the country across the river, to whom they gave taxes and payments in goods and forced payments.

22Be certain to do this with all care: do not let trouble be increased to the king's damage.

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Matthew Henry on Ezra 4:18-24

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. 18 The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me. 19 And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein. 20 There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem,… Read the whole commentary →

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