16We certify the king, that if this city be built, and the walls thereof repaired, thou shalt have no possession on this side of the river.


In Context

13 And now be it known to the king, that if this city be built up, and the walls thereof repaired, they will not pay tribute nor toll, nor yearly revenues, and this loss will fail upon the kings.

14 But we remembering the salt that we have eaten in the palace, and because we count it a crime to see the king wronged, have therefore sent and certified the king,

15 That search may be made in the books of the histories of thy fathers, and thou shalt find written in the records: and shalt know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to the kings and provinces, and that wars were raised therein of old time: for which cause also the city was destroyed.

16 We certify the king, that if this city be built, and the walls thereof repaired, thou shalt have no possession on this side of the river.

17 The king sent word to Reum Beelteem and Samsai the scribe, and to the rest that were in their council, inhabitants of Samaria, and to the rest beyond the river, sending greeting and peace.

18 The accusation, which you have sent to us, hath been plainly read before me,

Ezra 4:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:16We 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.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:16We inform the king that if this city is built and its walls are restored, you will be left with nothing in Trans-Euphrates.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:16We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the River.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:16We inform the king that if this city be built and its walls be completed, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:16We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the river.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:16We certify the king that, if this city shall be built again, and its walls set up, by this means thou wilt have no portion on this side of the river.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:16We inform the king that, if this city be built, and the walls finished, by this means you shall have no portion beyond the River.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:16We are making known to the king that, if this city be builded and the walls finished, by this means a portion beyond the river thou hast none.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:16We certify the king that, if this city be built again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means you shall have no portion on this side the river.