Ezra 4:17 [Then] sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and [to] Shimshai the scribe, and [to] the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and [unto] the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
Ver. 17. Peace, and at such a time] As the Latins saluting say, Ave, or Salve, the Greeks χαιρε, so the Hebrews and Syrians say, Shalom lach, that is, Peace be to thee (Hieron.). The Turks' salutation at this day also is, Salaam aleek, the reply, Aleek Salaum, peace is a complexive blessing (Blount).