Ezra 4:18
World English Bible (WEB)
The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.
In context
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.
19 I decreed, and search has been made, and it was found that this city has made insurrection against kings in the past, and that rebellion and revolts have been made in it.
20 There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem who have ruled over all the country beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll was paid to them.
Ezra 4:18 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.
- KJV King James Version
- The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The letter you sent us has been translated and read in my presence.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The letter that ye sent unto us, explained, hath been read before me,
- DBY Darby Translation
- The letter that ye sent to us has been read before me distinctly.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The letter which ye sent to us hath been plainly read before me.