Ezra 4:16

King James Version (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.

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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.

16 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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Ezra 4:16 in every translation

KJV 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.
WEB 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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates.
ASV 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.
YLT 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.'
DBY 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.
WBS Webster Bible: We certify the king that, if this city shall be built again , and its walls set up, by this means thou wilt have no portion on this side of the river.