1 Esdras 2:21 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

but to speak to our lord the king, in order that, if it seems good to you, search may be made in the records of your fathers.

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Common English Bible

Consequently, I ordered a search to be made. It was discovered that this city has indeed rallied against kings in the past, that the people in it revolted frequently and started wars,

Good News Translation (US Version)

but to bring it to the attention of Your Majesty. Then, if it seems proper to you, a search may be made in the records your ancestors kept.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

but to speak to our lord the king, to the intent that, if it is your pleasure, search may be made in the books of your ancestors.

Good News Bible (Anglicised)

but to bring it to the attention of Your Majesty. Then, if it seems proper to you, a search may be made in the records your ancestors kept.

World English Bible British Edition

but to speak to our lord the king, to the intent that, if it is your pleasure, search may be made in the books of your ancestors.

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

But to speak unto our lord the king, to the intent that, if it be thy pleasure, search may be made in the books of thy fathers:

1 Esdras 2:21 Cross References