Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

1 Esdras 2:23

And that the Jews were rebellious, and raised always wars therein; for the which cause even this city was made desolate.

Parallel Translations

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and that the Jews were rebellious, and raised always wars therein; for the which cause even this city was made desolate.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
And that the Jews were rebellious, and raised always wars therein; for the which cause even this city was made desolate.
King James Version