Ezra 4:15-17

Ezra 4:15-17

[15] That search  may be made in the book  of the records  of thy fathers:  so shalt thou find  in the book  of the records,  and know  that this  city  is a rebellious  city,  and hurtful  unto kings  and provinces,  and that they have moved  sedition  within the same  of  old  time:  for  which  cause was this  city  destroyed.  [16] We  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.  [17] Then 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.