Ezra 4:18-20

Revised Geneva Translation

¹⁸ “The letter which you sent to us has been openly read before me.

¹⁹ “And I have commanded, and they have searched, and found, that this city has made insurrection against kings in former times and has rebelled. And rebellion has been committed in it.

²⁰ “Also, there have been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all beyond the River. And toll, tribute and custom were given to them.