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
In the book of Ezra, the Jewish exiles had returned to Jerusalem under Persian rule to rebuild the temple after their captivity in Babylon. Opposition from neighboring groups led them to send accusatory letters to King Artaxerxes, claiming the Jews were rebelling against the empire. This verse is part of the king's official response, where he acknowledges that the letter from these opponents has been clearly read and understood.
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