Ezra 4:22

See that you be not negligent in executing this, lest by little and little the evil grow to the hurt of the kings.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

In Context

21Now therefore hear the sentence: Hinder those men, that this city be not built, till further orders be given by me.

23Now the copy of the edict of king Artaxerxes was read before Reum Beelteem, and Samsai the scribe, and their counsellors: and they went up in haste to Jerusalem to the Jews, and hindered them with arm and power.

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Cross References

Esther 3:8And Aman said to king Assuerus: There is a people scattered through all the provinces of thy kingdom, and separated one from another, that use new laws and ceremonies, and moreover despise the king's ordinances: and thou knowest very well that it is not expedient for thy kingdom that they should grow insolent by impunity.

Daniel 6:3And Daniel excelled all the princes, and governors: because a greater spirit of God was in him.

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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