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Ezra 4:17-20
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 4
17
Then
the king sent a response to Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their colleagues who live in Samaria and in the rest of
the provinces
beyond the
Euphrates
River: 'Peace. And now,
18
the document which you sent to us has been translated
and
read before me.
19
And a decree has been issued by me, and a search has been conducted and it has been discovered that that city has risen up against the kings in past days, and that rebellion and revolt have been perpetrated in it,
20
that mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem, governing all
the provinces
beyond the
Euphrates
River, and that tribute, custom tax, and toll were paid to them.
King James Version
Chapter 4
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.
19
And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.
20
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 4
17
The king sent a reply to his chief deputy Rehum, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their colleagues living in Samaria and elsewhere in the region west of the Euphrates River: Greetings.
18
The letter you sent us has been translated and read in my presence.
19
I issued a decree and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has had uprisings against kings since ancient times, and there have been rebellions and revolts in it.
20
Powerful kings have also ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates River, and tribute, duty, and land tax were paid to them.
New Living Translation
Chapter 4
17
Then King Artaxerxes sent this reply:
'To Rehum the governor, Shimshai the court secretary, and their colleagues living in Samaria and throughout the province west of the Euphrates River. Greetings.
18
'The letter you sent has been translated and read to me.
19
I ordered a search of the records and have found that Jerusalem has indeed been a hotbed of insurrection against many kings. In fact, rebellion and revolt are normal there!
20
Powerful kings have ruled over Jerusalem and the entire province west of the Euphrates River, receiving tribute, customs, and tolls.
English Standard Version
Chapter 4
17
The king sent an answer: "To Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe and the rest of their associates who live in Samaria and in the rest of the province Beyond the River, greeting. And now
18
the letter that you sent to us has been plainly read before me.
19
And I made a decree, and search has been made, and it has been found that this city from of old has risen against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made in it.
20
And mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, who ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, to whom tribute, custom, and toll were paid.
New International Version
Chapter 4
17
The king sent this reply: To Rehum the commanding officer, Shimshai the secretary and the rest of their associates living in Samaria and elsewhere in Trans-Euphrates: Greetings.
18
The letter you sent us has been read and translated in my presence.
19
I issued an order and a search was made, and it was found that this city has a long history of revolt against kings and has been a place of rebellion and sedition.
20
Jerusalem has had powerful kings ruling over the whole of Trans-Euphrates, and taxes, tribute and duty were paid to them.
New King James Version
Chapter 4
17
The king sent an answer:
To Rehum the commander,
to
Shimshai the scribe,
to
the rest of their companions who dwell in Samaria, and
to
the remainder beyond the River:
Peace, and so forth.
18
The letter which you sent to us has been clearly read before me.
19
And I gave the command, and a search has been made, and it was found that this city in former times has revolted against kings, and rebellion and sedition have been fostered in it.
20
There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all
the region
beyond the River; and tax, tribute, and custom were paid to them.
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