Ezra 4:12; Ezra 4:13; Ezra 4:16

Ezra 4:12

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.

Ezra 4:13

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.

Ezra 4:16

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."