Ezra 4:16

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

We inform the king that, if this city be built, and the walls finished, by this means you shall have no portion beyond the River.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:3

David struck also Hadad`ezer the son of Rechov, king of Tzovah, as he went to recover his dominion at the River.

1 Kings 4:24

For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the River, from Tifsach even to `Aza, over all the kings on this side the River: and he had shalom on all sides round about him.

Ezra 4:15

that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers: so shall you find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time; for which cause was this city laid waste.

Ezra 4:17

[Then] sent the king an answer to Rechum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions who dwell in Shomron, and in the rest [of the country] beyond the River: Shalom, and so forth.

Ezra 4:20

There have been mighty kings also over Yerushalayim, who have ruled over all [the country] beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid to them.