Ezra 4:19-21

Revised Geneva Translation

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.

²¹ “Now make a decree that those men may cease, and that the city not be built until I have given commandment.