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.
Study Helps
Interpretation
It is an old slander, that the prosperity of the church would be hurtful to kings and princes. Nothing can be more false, for true godliness teaches us to honour and obey our sovereign.
Glossary
- Beyond the River Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Samaria Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.