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Ezra 4:20

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20 And mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, 1who ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, to whom 2tribute, custom, and toll were paid.
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Ezra 4:20 Meaning and Commentary

Ezra 4:20

There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have
ruled over all countries beyond the river
As David and Solomon; and the account of these they had in their records, see ( 2 Samuel 8:1 ) ( 1 Kings 4:21 1 Kings 4:24 )

and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them;
as appears from the places referred to; and this served to strengthen the insinuation made to the king, that if these people were suffered to go on building, he would lose his tribute and taxes in those parts.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Ezra 4:20 In-Context

18 the letter that you sent to us has been plainly read before me.
19 And I made a decree, and search has been made, and it has been found that this city from of old has risen against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made in it.
20 And mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, who ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, to whom tribute, custom, and toll were paid.
21 Therefore make a decree that these men be made to cease, and that this city be not rebuilt, until a decree is made by me.
22 And take care not to be slack in this matter. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the king?"

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Kings 4:21; Psalms 72:8; [Genesis 15:18; Joshua 1:4]
  • 2. ver. 13; [Ezra 7:24]
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