Ezra 4:18

The letter that you sent me has been translated and read to me.

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In The King James Version

The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.

In Context

17So the king sent out a reply to Rehum and Shimshai and their companions in Samaria and the rest who were in the Province Beyond the River: “May peace be yours.

19So I ordered an investigation and discovered that in previous days they had rebelled and revolted against kings.

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Cross References

Nehemiah 8:8They read in the book, The Law of God, making it clear with interpretation and giving the meaning so the people understood the reading.

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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