Ezra 4:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

If Jerusalem is rebuilt and its walls completed, you will no longer have control over Western Province.

Cross References

Ezra 4:20

And powerful kings have ruled Western Province from Jerusalem and have collected all kinds of taxes.

1 Kings 4:24

Solomon ruled the whole region west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah to Gaza, and he was at peace with all of the countries around him.

2 Samuel 8:3

David set out for the Euphrates River to build a monument there. On his way, he defeated the king of Zobah, whose name was Hadadezer the son of Rehob.

Ezra 4:15

If you look up the official records of your ancestors, you will find that Jerusalem has constantly rebelled and has led others to rebel against kings and provinces. That's why the city was destroyed in the first place.

Ezra 4:17

King Artaxerxes answered: Greetings to Governor Rehum, Secretary Shimshai, and to your advisors in Samaria and other parts of Western Province.