Ezra 4:21

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

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

22Beware, then, of failure to do thus,—wherefore should the damage increase, to inflict loss on 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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