Ezra 4:18

The letter which ye sent unto us, was distinctly read before me;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17The king sent, a message, unto Rehum holder of judicial authority, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their associates, who were dwelling in Samaria, and the rest Beyond the River, Peace and so forth.

19And, from me, went forth an edict, and they have made search and found, that, this city, since the days of age-past time, against kings, hath lifted herself up,—and, sedition and rebellion, have been made therein;

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Cross References

Nehemiah 8:8So they read in the book of the law of God, distinctly,—and, giving the sense, caused them to understand 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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