answer. Chaldee. pithgam = an order or decree.. Persian word. Occurs only here and Ezra 5:5; Ezra 5:11; Ezra 6:11.Daniel 3:16; Daniel 4:17.
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Ezra 4:17
17 Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companionsj that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.