American Standard Version (ASV):
At the same time came to them Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shethar-bozenai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who gave you a decree to build this house, and to finish this wall?
King James Version (KJV):
At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?
American Standard Version (ASV):
Now the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem; in the name of the God of Israel [prophesied they] unto them.
King James Version (KJV):
Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that [were] in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, [even] unto them.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Then when the copy of king Artaxerxes’ letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.
King James Version (KJV):
Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes’ letter [was] read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem; and it ceased until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
King James Version (KJV):
Then ceased the work of the house of God which [is] at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.
King James Version (KJV):
Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until [another] commandment shall be given from me.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
King James Version (KJV):
Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
American Standard Version (ASV):
And I decreed, 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.
King James Version (KJV):
And 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.
American Standard Version (ASV):
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all [the country] beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid unto them.
King James Version (KJV):
There 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.
American Standard Version (ASV):
The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
King James Version (KJV):
The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
American Standard Version (ASV):
We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the River.
King James Version (KJV):
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.