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Ezra 5:7

Darius

5 But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.

6 The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar-boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:

They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.

8 Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.

9 Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls?

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The report they sent him read as follows: To King Darius: All peace.
KJV
They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.
WEB
They sent a letter to him, in which was written: To Darius the king, all peace.
ASV
they sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus: Unto Darius the king, all peace.
DARBY
They sent a report to him in which was written thus: To Darius the king, all peace!
BLB
They sent a letter to him, and this was written in it: To Darius the king, all peace.
ÅB
for de sendte en melding til ham, og i den sto det skrevet: Kong Darius ønsker vi alt godt.
OTB
Rapporten de sendte til ham var skrevet som følger: “Til kong Dareios: All fred.
B1930
for de sendte en melding til ham, og i den stod det skrevet: Kong Darius ønsker vi alt godt.

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Cross references

  • Daniel 3:9

    They spake and said to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live for ever.

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  • Daniel 4:1

    Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.

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  • Daniel 6:21

    Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever.

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  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

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  • Ezra 4:17

    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.

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