Ezra 4:18
The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.In other versions
The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
ASV
And now the sense of the letter which you sent to us has been made clear to me,
BBE
The letter that ye sent to us has been read before me distinctly.
DBY
The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.
WEB
The letter that ye sent unto us, explained, hath been read before me,
YLT
The letter which all of you sent unto us has been plainly read before me.
ENG
The letter which ye sent to us hath been plainly read before me.
WBT
The letter you sent us has been translated and read in my presence.
BSB
In context
16We 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.
17Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
19And 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.
20There 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.