Ezra 4:16

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.

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Other Translations for Ezra 4:16

BSB
We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates.
AKJV
We certify the king that, if this city be built again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means you shall have no portion on this side the river.
CPDV
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."
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
We making known to the king that if this city shall be built, and its walls be completed, for this cause a portion beyond the river shall not be to thee.

Commentary for Ezra 4:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ezra 4:16
Summary
Warning of territorial loss if construction completes
Place
Persia
Event
Territorial loss warned
Estimated Time Period
c. 465 BC
Category
Narrative