Ezra 4:21

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now, therefore, issue an order for these men to stop, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.

In context

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.

21 Now, therefore, issue an order for these men to stop, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.

22 See that you do not neglect this matter. Why allow this threat to increase and the royal interests to suffer?

23 When the text of the letter from King Artaxerxes was read to Rehum, Shimshai the scribe, and their associates, they went immediately to the Jews in Jerusalem and forcibly stopped them.

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Ezra 4:21 in every translation

BSB Berean Standard Bible: Now, therefore, issue an order for these men to stop, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.
KJV 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.
WEB World English Bible: Make a decree now to cause these men to cease, and that this city not be built until a decree is made by me.
ASV American Standard Version: Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: 'Now, make ye a decree to cause these men to cease, and this city is not builded, till by me a decree is made.
DBY Darby Translation: Now give order to make these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until the order shall be given from me;
WBS Webster Bible: Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until another commandment shall be given from me.