David struck also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his territory at the river Euphrates.
Ezra 4:16 - King James 2000 We inform the king that, if this city is built again, and its walls finished, by this means you shall have no dominion on this side of the river. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition We declare to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls finished, it will mean that you will have no portion on this side of the [Euphrates] River. American Standard Version (1901) We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the River. Common English Bible We tell the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls completed, you will then have no possession in the province Beyond the River. Catholic Public Domain Version We report to the king that if this city will have been built, and its walls repaired, you will have no possession across the river." 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. |
David struck also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his territory at the river Euphrates.
For he had dominion over all the region on this side of the river, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings on this side of the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.
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 harmful unto kings and provinces, and that they have incited sedition within the city from of old: for which cause was this city destroyed.
Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the commander, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and so forth.
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.