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 2:23 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202123 that the people in it were given to rebellion and war, and that mighty and cruel kings ruled in Jerusalem and exacted tribute from Coelesyria and Phoenicia. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible23 Therefore, I issued orders to prevent these people from rebuilding the city See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)23 The Jews have used it from ancient times as a base for rebellions and wars. That is why the city was destroyed. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers23 and that the Jews were rebellious, and kept starting wars there in the past. For this cause, this city was laid waste. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)23 The Jews have used it from ancient times as a base for rebellions and wars. That is why the city was destroyed. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition23 and that the Jews were rebellious, and kept starting wars there in the past. For this cause, this city was laid waste. See the chapter |