Ezra 4:11 net — (This is a copy of the letter they sent to him:)“To King Artaxerxes, from your servants in Trans-Euphrates:

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"(This is a copy of the letter they sent to him:)“To King Artaxerxes, from your servants in Trans-Euphrates:"

— Ezra 4:11, NET Bible

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Ezra 4 — Context

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Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe wrote a letter concerning Jerusalem to King Artaxerxes as follows:

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From Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their colleagues– the judges, the rulers, the officials, the secretaries, the Erechites, the Babylonians, the people of Susa(that is, the Elamites),

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and the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Ashurbanipal deported and settled in the cities of Samaria and other places in Trans-Euphrates.

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(This is a copy of the letter they sent to him:)“To King Artaxerxes, from your servants in Trans-Euphrates:

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Now let the king be aware that the Jews who came up to us from you have gone to Jerusalem. They are rebuilding that rebellious and odious city. They are completing its walls and repairing its foundations.

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Let the king also be aware that if this city is built and its walls are completed, no more tax, custom, or toll will be paid, and the royal treasury will suffer loss.

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In light of the fact that we are loyal to the king, and since it does not seem appropriate to us that the king should sustain damage, we are sending the king this information

Ezra 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 4:11 say?
Ezra 4:11 in the NET Bible reads: “(This is a copy of the letter they sent to him:)“To King Artaxerxes, from your servants in Trans-Euphrates:”
Where is Ezra 4:11 in the Bible?
Ezra 4:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 4, verse 11.
Who wrote Ezra?
Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.
What are the major themes of Ezra?
Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 4:11.
What translation should I read Ezra 4:11 in?
Ezra 4:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezra 4:11?
Ezra 4:11 reads (NET): “(This is a copy of the letter they sent to him:)“To King Artaxerxes, from your servants in Trans-Euphrates:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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