Ezra 4:14
4:14 In light of the fact that we are loyal to the king,
1 and since it does not seem appropriate to us that the king should sustain damage,
2 we are sending the king this information
3
Ezra 4:16
4:16 We therefore are informing the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, you will not retain control
4 of this portion of Trans-Euphrates.”
Ezra 6:13
The Temple Is Finally Dedicated
6:13 Then Tattenai governor of Trans-Euphrates, Shethar-Bozenai, and their colleagues acted accordingly – with precision, just as Darius the king had given instructions. 5
Ezra 7:14
7:14 You are authorized
6 by the king and his seven advisers to inquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of your God which is in your possession,
7
1 tn Aram “we eat the salt of the palace.”
2 tn Aram “the dishonor of the king is not fitting for us to see.”
3 tn Aram “and we have made known.”
4 tn Aram “will not be to you.”
7 tn Aram “sent.”
10 tn Aram “sent.”
11 tn Aram “in your hand.”