This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 1 Esdras 2:21 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202121 Then the king, in reply to the recorder Rehum, Beltethmus, the scribe Shimshai, and the others associated with them and living in Samaria and Syria and Phoenicia, wrote as follows: See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible21 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, See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)21 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. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers21 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. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)21 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. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition21 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. See the chapter |