Ezra 4:16
Ezra chapter 4 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the River.
KJV
King James Version · 1611We 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the River.
Context
v.15that 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 laid waste.
v.16This passage
v.17Thensent 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 in the rest of the country beyond the River: Peace, and so forth.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 4:24
For he had dominion over all the region on this side the River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings on this side the River: and he had peace on all sides round about him.
- Ezra 4:20
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all the country beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid unto them.
- 2 Samuel 8:3
David smote also Hadadezer the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his dominion at the River.