Ezra 4:16 “We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are rest…”

Ezra 4:16

We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

We inform the king that if this city is built and the walls finished, then you will have no possession beyond the River.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wee certifie the King therefore, that if this citie be buylded, and the foundation of the walles layd, by this meanes the portion beyonde the Riuer shall not be thine.

Darby Translation

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.

Young's Literal Translation

We are making known to the king that, if this city be builded and the walls finished, by this means a portion beyond the river thou hast none.'

Bible in Basic English

We give you word, that if the building of this town and its walls is made complete, there will be an end of your power in the country across the river.

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In context

15that a search should be made of the record books of your fathers. In these books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, inciting sedition from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.

17Then 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.

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