Ezra 4:12-14

The Voice

¹² The Jews whom your predecessors sent to Jerusalem are busy rebuilding the city, its fortifications, and its foundations with the intention of rebelling against you. ¹³ If they succeed, dear king, they will stop paying your required tribute, customs, and tolls, and your revenue will suffer.

¹⁴ Since we are your servants and the government’s representatives to these foreigners, we are offended by any actions taken against you and are informing you of these actions.