Ezra 4:20
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 · WEB
This verse in other languages
- ગુજરાતી — એઝરા ૪:૨૦
- યરુશાલેમમાં જે પ્રતાપી રાજાઓએ નદી પારના આખા દેશ પર હકૂમત ચલાવી છે, તેમને લોકો કર તથા જકાત આપતા હતા.
- हिन्दी — एज्रा ४:२०
- यरूशलेम के सामर्थी राजा भी हुए जो महानद के पार से समस्त देश पर राज्य करते थे, और कर, चुंगी और राहदारी उनको दी जाती थी।
In context
18The letter which you sent to us has been plainly read before me.
19I decreed, and search has been made, and it was found that this city has made insurrection against kings in the past, and that rebellion and revolts have been made in it.
20There 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.
21Make a decree now to cause these men to cease, and that this city not be built until a decree is made by me.
22Be careful that you not be slack doing so. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
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