18The letter that ye sent unto us, explained, hath been read before me,
18The letter that ye sent unto us, explained, hath been read before me,
15 so that he doth seek in the book of the records of thy fathers, and thou dost find in the book of the records, and dost know, that this city is a rebellious city, and causing loss to kings and provinces, and makers of sedition are in its midst from the days of old, therefore hath this city been wasted.
16 We 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.'
17 An answer hath the king sent unto Rehum counsellor, and Shimshai scribe, and the rest of their companions who are dwelling in Samaria, and the rest beyond the river, 'Peace, and at such a time:
18 The letter that ye sent unto us, explained, hath been read before me,
19 and by me a decree hath been made, and they sought, and have found that this city from the days of old against kings is lifting up itself, and rebellion and sedition is made in it,
20 and mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, even rulers over all beyond the river, and toll, tribute, and custom is given to them.
4:18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
4:18The letter you sent us has been read and translated in my presence.
4:18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
4:18The accusation, which you have sent to us, hath been plainly read before me,
4:18The letter that ye sent to us has been read before me distinctly.
4:18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
4:18The letter which ye sent to us hath been plainly read before me.
4:18The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.
4:18The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.