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19 Pursuant to my edict, an investigation has been undertaken. It is noted that this city has fomented rebellion against kings from time immemorial, and that rebellion and sedition has occurred in it.

20 Powerful kings have reigned over Jerusalem, including ruling over all lands beyond the Euphrates[a] River. Furthermore, taxes, tribute, and tolls have been paid to them.

21 Accordingly, issue an order to force these men to cease their work[b] so that this city is not rebuilt until you receive further notice from me.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezra 4:20 The Aram. lacks Euphrates
  2. Ezra 4:21 The Aram. lacks their work

19 I issued an order and a search was made, and it was found that this city has a long history of revolt(A) against kings and has been a place of rebellion and sedition. 20 Jerusalem has had powerful kings ruling over the whole of Trans-Euphrates,(B) and taxes, tribute and duty were paid to them. 21 Now issue an order to these men to stop work, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.

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