^{15 Ref} so that he doth seek in the book of the records of thy fathers, and thou dost find in the book of the records, and dost know, that this city `is' a rebellious city, and causing loss `to' kings and provinces, and makers of sedition `are' in its midst from the days of old, therefore hath this city been wasted.

^{16 Ref} 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.'