Ezra 4:16

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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14 Now because we eat the salt of the palace and it is not appropriate for us to see the king’s dishonor, therefore we have sent and informed the king,

15 that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers. You will see in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to kings and provinces, and that they have started rebellions within it in the past. That is why this city was destroyed.

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

17 Then the king sent an answer to Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions who live in Samaria, and in the rest of the country beyond the River: Peace.

18 The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.

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Ezra 4:16 in every translation

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.
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.
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.