Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
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1 Esdras 2:21

But to declare it to our lord the King, that if it be thy pleasure, it may be soght out in the bokes of thy fathers,

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
but to speak unto our lord the king, to the intent that, if it be thy pleasure, it may be sought out in the books of thy fathers:
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
But to speak to our lord the king, to the intent that, if it be your pleasure it may be sought out in the books of your fathers:
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
But to speak unto our lord the king, to the intent that, if it be thy pleasure it may be sought out in the books of thy fathers:
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
but to speak to our lord the king, to the intent that, if it is your pleasure, search may be made in the books of your ancestors.
World English Bible