Ezra 4:13

Overview - Ezra 4
The adversaries, being not accepted in the building of the temple with the Jews, endeavour to hinder it.
Their letter to Artaxerxes.
17 The answer and decree of Artaxerxes.
23 The building is hindered.
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Ezra 4:13  (King James Version)
Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.
 


if this city
Nehemiah 5:4 ; Psalms 52:2 ; 119:69

pay
Chal. give. toll.
7:24 Matthew 9:9 ; 17:25 Romans 13:6 Romans 13:7

revenue
or, strength.