Ezra 4:20-22

Jubilee Bible 2000

²⁰ and that there have been mighty kings in Jerusalem, who have ruled over all that is beyond the river, and that toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.

²¹ Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease and that this city not be built until another commandment shall be given from me.

²² Take heed now that ye not fail to do this; why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?