Ezra 4:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

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. Peace, and at such a time - The word וכעת ucheeth is like that which we have already considered on Ezra 4:10, and probably has the same meaning.

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.