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Ezra 4:20

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There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all the country beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid unto them.

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Ezra 4:20 in other translations

There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all the country beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid to them.

Ezra 4:20 · World English Bible

Ezra 4:20 in context

  1. 18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
  2. 19And I decreed, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.
  3. 20There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all the country beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid unto them.
  4. 21Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.
  5. 22And take heed that ye be not slack herein: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?