Ezra 4:12

“Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious ...”

Ezra 4:13

“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, t...”

Ezra 4:20

“There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribut...”

Ezra 4:22

“Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?”

Ezra 5:5

“But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came ...”