Verse 16

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.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Sam 8:3 : 3 And David overcame Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, when he went to make his power seen by the River.
• 1 Kgs 4:24 : 24 For he had authority over all the country on this side of the River, from Tiphsah to Gaza, over all the kings on this side of the River; and he had peace round him on every side.
• Ezra 4:20 : 20 Further, there have been great kings in Jerusalem, ruling over all the country across the river, to whom they gave taxes and payments in goods and forced payments.