Ezra 4:17-19

The Voice

¹⁷ Loyal ones in Samaria,

Greetings. ¹⁸ Your letter was carefully read and translated in my court, and I have addressed your concerns.

¹⁹ I issued a decree that my servants investigate the history of Jerusalem. They discovered that your fears are not unfounded. In the past Jerusalem has indeed rebelled and revolted against kings—