18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.


In Context

15 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 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.

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

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 in the rest of the country beyond the river, Peace, and so forth.

18 The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.

19 And I decreed, 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 the country beyond the river; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid unto them.

Ezra 4:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:18The letter you sent us has been read and translated in my presence.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:18The accusation, which you have sent to us, hath been plainly read before me,

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:18The letter that ye sent to us has been read before me distinctly.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:18The letter which ye sent to us hath been plainly read before me.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:18The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:18The letter that ye sent unto us, explained, hath been read before me,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:18The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.