Ezra 4:17
sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
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15 That search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers: so shall you find in the book of the records, and know that this city 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 , and the walls thereof set up, by this means you shall have no portion on this side the river.
17 sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
18 The letter which ye sent unto us has been plainly read before me.
19 And I commanded, and search has been made, and it is found that this city of old time has made insurrection against kings, and rebellion and sedition have been made therein.