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Ezra 4:20 KJV
Ezra · chapter 4 · verse 20
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.Ezra 4:20 · King James Version
Ezra 4:20 in context
18The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
19And I commanded, 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.
20There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
21Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.
22Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- JerusalemYᵉrûwshâlêm{Jerusalem}H3390 →
- tributebᵉlôwexciseH1093 →
- mightytaqqîyph{powerful}H8624 →
- beyondʻăbar{properly, a region acrossH5675 →
- customhălâkproperly, a journeyH1983 →
- kingsmeleka kingH4430 →
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Here we have, I. The orders which the king of Persia gave, in answer to the information sent him by the Samaritans against the Jews.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 17-24