Ezra 4:13; Ezra 4:15; Ezra 4:22

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 4:15

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.

Ezra 4:22

22 "Beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should damage increase to the detriment of the kings?"