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Ezra 4:16

River

14 Now because we have maintenance from the king’s palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king’s dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king;

15 That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.

We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.

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.

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BSB
We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates.
KJV
We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.
WEB
We inform the king that if this city is built and the walls finished, then you will have no possession beyond the River.
ASV
We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the River.
DARBY
We inform the king that if this city be built and its walls be completed, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.
BLB
We are making known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, upon this, dominion beyond the River is not unto you.
ÅB
Så lar vi nå kongen vite at dersom denne by blir bygget opp igjen og murene fullført, så vil følgen derav bli at du ikke mere vil ha noen del igjen av landet hinsides[^2] elven.
OTB
Vi informerer kongen om at hvis denne byen blir gjenoppbygd og murene fullført, vil du ikke ha noen besittelse i provinsen bortenfor elven."
B1930
Så lar vi nu kongen vite at dersom denne by blir bygget op igjen og murene fullført, så vil følgen derav bli at du ikke mere vil ha nogen del igjen av landet hinsides elven. / < ESR 4, 10.>

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Cross references

  • 2 Samuel 8:3

    David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.

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  • Ezra 4:20

    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.

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  • 1 Kings 4:24

    For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.

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