20 (A)that mighty kings have [a]ruled over Jerusalem, governing all the provinces (B)beyond the Euphrates River, and that (C)tribute, custom tax, and toll were paid to them.

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20 Jerusalem has had powerful kings ruling over the whole of Trans-Euphrates,(A) and taxes, tribute and duty were paid to them.

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24 We also inform you that (A)it is not allowed to impose tax, tribute, or toll (B)on any of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God.

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24 You are also to know that you have no authority to impose taxes, tribute or duty(A) on any of the priests, Levites, musicians, gatekeepers, temple servants or other workers at this house of God.(B)

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