Ezra 4:16

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

We certify the king, that if this city be built, and the walls thereof repaired, thou shalt have no possession on this side of the river.

Cross References

Ezra 4:20

For there have been powerful kings in Jerusalem: who hare had dominion over all the country that is beyond the river, and have received tribute, and toll, and revenues.

1 Kings 4:24

For he had all the country which was beyond the river, from Thaphsa to Gazan, and all the kings of those countries. And he had peace on every side round about.

2 Samuel 8:3

David defeated also Adarezer the son of Rohob king of Soba, when he went to extend his dominion over the river Euphrates.

Ezra 4:15

That search may be made in the books of the histories of thy fathers. And thou shalt find written in the records; and shalt know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to the kings and provinces, and that wars were raised therein of old time. For which cause also the city was destroyed.

Ezra 4:17

The king sent word to Reum Beelteem and Samsai the scribe, and to the rest that were in their council, inhabitants of Samaria, and to the rest beyond the river, sending greeting and peace: