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Ezra 4:18
Ezra 4:18 is verse 18 of Ezra chapter 4, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
The letter you sent us has been translated and read in my presence.
King James Version
The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
World English Bible
The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.
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Ezra 4:16–20 · Berean Standard Bible
16 We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates.
17 Then the king sent this reply: To Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of your associates living in Samaria and elsewhere in the region west of the Euphrates: Greetings.
18 The letter you sent us has been translated and read in my presence.
19 I issued a decree, and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has revolted against kings from ancient times, engaging in rebellion and sedition.
20 And mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates; and tribute, duty, and toll were paid to them.
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