The report they sent him read as follows: To King Darius: All peace.
Parallel translations
- WEB They sent a letter to him, in which was written: To Darius the king, all peace.
- KJV They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.
- NKJV (They sent a letter to him, in which was written thus) To Darius the king: All peace.
- NASB They sent the report to him in which it was written as follows: “To Darius the king, all peace.
- NLT “To King Darius. Greetings.
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Quick answer
The letter opened with a respectful greeting of peace to Darius. The governor addressed the king courteously.
Overview
The formal, even-handed tone contrasts with the earlier accusatory letter of chapter 4. Tattenai's report sought facts rather than condemnation. This more neutral inquiry, under God's hand, would lead to a favorable verdict for the Jews.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Ezra 4:17Then the king sent this reply: To Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of your associates living in Samaria and elsewhere in the region west of the Euphrates: Greetings.
- Dan 6:21Then Daniel replied, “O king, may you live forever!
- 2 Th 3:16Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
- Dan 4:1King Nebuchadnezzar, To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Dan 3:9saying to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, may you live forever!
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