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Ezra 4:18-20 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

18. The letter you sent us has been translated and read in my presence.

19. I issued a decree and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has had uprisings against kings since ancient times, and there have been rebellions and revolts in it.

20. Powerful kings have also ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region, and tribute, duty, and land tax were paid to them.

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