The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me. Context The Decree of Artaxerxes
17Then sent the king an answer to Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and to the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time. 18The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me. 19And I commanded, and search has been made, and it is found that this city of old time has made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein. 20There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid to them. 21Give you now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until another commandment shall be given from me. 22Take heed now that you fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings? 23Now 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 to the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. 24Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased to the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The accusation, which you have sent to us, hath been plainly read before me,
Darby Bible Translation
The letter that ye sent to us has been read before me distinctly.
King James Bible
The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
Young's Literal Translation
The letter that ye sent unto us, explained, hath been read before me,
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