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Ezra 4:13

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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.

Be it known {H3046}{H1934} now {H3705} unto the king {H4430}, that, if {H2006} this {H1791} city {H7149} be builded {H1124}, and the walls {H7792} set up {H3635} again, then will they not {H3809} pay {H5415} toll {H4061}, tribute {H1093}, and custom {H1983}, and so thou shalt endamage {H5142} the revenue {H674} of the kings {H4430}.

So let the king know that if this city is rebuilt and the walls are finished, they will refuse to pay tribute, tax or toll; and this will reduce the royal revenue.

Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer.

Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful unto the kings.

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Cross-References

  • Ezra 7:24 (5 votes)

    Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.

  • Romans 13:6 (3 votes)

    For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

  • Romans 13:7 (3 votes)

    ¶ Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

  • Nehemiah 5:4 (3 votes)

    There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, [and that upon] our lands and vineyards.

  • Matthew 17:25 (2 votes)

    He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

  • Matthew 9:9 (2 votes)

    ¶ And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

  • Psalms 52:2 (2 votes)

    Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.