Ezra 4:21

Now give ye the order to stop these men, and this city shall not be built, until the order be given from me.

Leeser Tanakh

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

20And that mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, who ruled over all the countries beyond the river; and that tax, tribute, and toll was given unto them.

22Take heed now that ye commit no error in this: that not any injury may grow [out of this] to the damage of the kings.

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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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