Ezra, Chapter 4, verses 12-16

¹² let it be known to the king that the Jews who came up from you have come to us at Jerusalem; they are rebuilding the rebellious and evil city and are finishing the walls and repairing the foundations. ¹³ Now let it be known to the king, that if that city is rebuilt and the walls are finished, they will not pay tribute, custom or toll, and it will damage the revenue of the kings. ¹⁴ Now because we^hare in the service of the palace, and it is not fitting for us to see the king’s dishonor, therefore we have sent and informed the king, ¹⁵ so that a search may be made in the record books of your fathers. And you will discover in the record books and learn that that city is a rebellious city and damaging to kings and provinces, and that they have incited revolt within it in past days; therefore that city was laid waste. ¹⁶ We inform the king that if that city is rebuilt and the walls finished, as a result you will have no possession in the province beyond the River.”

Ch2 36:13 Ezr 5:3 Ezr 5:9

Ezr 4:20 Ezr 7:24


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