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 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 189521 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: 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 |