Ezra 4:22 Meaning and Commentary
“Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?”– Ezra 4:22 (KJV) “Be careful not to let this situation …
“Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?”– Ezra 4:22 (KJV) “Be careful not to let this situation …
“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.”– Ezra 4:21 (KJV) “So issue …
“And there were mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which had ruled over all countries beyond the river; and tolls, and tribute, and custom, were paid unto them.”– Ezra 4:20 (KJV) …
“And I gave order to search, and it was found that this city was from the beginning a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have …
“The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.” – Ezra 4:18 (KJV) “The letter you sent us has been translated and read aloud in my …
“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 …
“We inform the king that if this city is built and its walls are restored, you will be less of a subject to the king, and those who are not …
“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 …
“Now because we have maintenance from the king’s palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king’s dishonor, therefore have we sent and certified the king;”– Ezra …
“Be it known unto 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 …