"We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river."
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David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.
For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
We give you word, that if the building of this town and its walls is made complete, there will be an end of your power in the country across the river.
We inform the king that if this city be built and its walls be completed, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.
We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.
We certify the king that, if this city shall be built again, and its walls set up, by this means thou wilt have no portion on this side of the river.
We inform the king that, if this city be built, and the walls finished, by this means you shall have no portion beyond the River.
We are making known to the king that, if this city be builded and the walls finished, by this means a portion beyond the river thou hast none.'