Ezra 4:20

and, mighty kings, have there been over Jerusalem, and bearing rule everywhere Beyond the River,—and, tribute, excise, and toll, have been given to them.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.

In Context

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;

21Now, issue ye an edict, to forbid these men,—that, this city, be not built, until, from me, the edict be issued.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:18In that day, did Yahweh solemnise with Abram a covenant, saying,—To thy seed, have I given this land, from the river of Egypt as far as the great river—the river Euphrates:

1 Kings 4:21And, Solomon, became ruler over all the kingdoms, from the River [even unto] the land of the Philistines, and as far as the boundary of Egypt,—and these were bringing presents, and serving Solomon, all the days of his life.

1 Kings 5:1And Hiram King of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon, for he had heard that, him, had they anointed king, in the room of his father,—for, Hiram, was, a lover, of, David continually.

1 Chronicles 18:3And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah, towards Hamath,—as he went to establish his hold of the river Euphrates.

1 Chronicles 18:13and set, in Edom, garrisons, and all Edom became servants unto David,—and Yahweh gave David the victory, whithersoever he went.

2 Chronicles 9:14besides what came in from the subjugated, and what the travelling merchants were bringing in,—and, all the kings of Arabia and the pashas of the land, were bringing gold and silver, unto Solomon.

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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