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Ezra 4:21

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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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  1. Ezra 4:19

    And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.

  2. Ezra 4:20

    There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.

  3. Ezra 4:22

    Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

  4. Ezra 4:23

    Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes’ letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.

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