Ezra 4:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:3

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

1 Kings 4:24

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

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 advisers in Samaria and other parts of Western Province.

Ezra 4:20

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