KJV ORIGINAL
The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The letter that you sent to us has been clearly read out loud to me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The king is acknowledging that he has received and carefully reviewed the letter that was sent to him.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of King Artaxerxes' response to a letter from local officials who were opposing the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. The enemies of the Jews had written to the Persian king, claiming that rebuilding Jerusalem would lead to rebellion and lost tax revenue. The king's formal acknowledgment shows he took their concerns seriously and investigated their claims.
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