Ezra 4:21

Ezra chapter 4 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with scriptural context

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.

Context

v.20There 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.

v.21This passage

v.22And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?