Ezra 4:18-20

1599 Geneva Bible

¹⁸ ¶ The letter which ye sent unto us, hath been openly read before me,

¹⁹ And I have commanded and they have searched, and found, that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and hath rebelled, and rebellion hath been committed therein.

²⁰ There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all beyond the River, and toll, tribute and custom was given unto them.