Ezra 4:21

Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.

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Other Translations for Ezra 4:21

BSB
Now, therefore, issue an order for these men to stop, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.
AKJV
Give you now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until another commandment shall be given from me.
CPDV
Now therefore, hear the sentence: Prohibit those men, so that this city may be not built, until perhaps there may be further orders from me.
ERV
Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.
NHEB
Make a decree now to cause these men to cease, and that this city not be built, until a decree shall be made by me.
SMT
Now set up a decree to cause these men to cease, and this city shall not be built till a decree shall be set up from me.

Commentary for Ezra 4:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ezra 4:21
Summary
King orders immediate cessation of construction
Place
Persia
Event
King orders work stopped
Estimated Time Period
c. 465 BC
Category
Narrative