Ezra 4:20-22

20 Jerusalem has had powerful kings ruling over the whole of Trans-Euphrates, and taxes, tribute and duty were paid to them.
21 Now issue an order to these men to stop work, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.
22 Be careful not to neglect this matter. Why let this threat grow, to the detriment of the royal interests?

Cross References 2

  • 1. Genesis 15:18-21; S Exodus 23:31; S Joshua 1:4; S 1 Kings 4:21; 1 Chronicles 18:3; Psalms 72:8-11
  • 2. Daniel 6:2
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