Ezra 4:20

A Conservative Version

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.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:21

And Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt. They brought tribute, and served Solomon all the days of his life.

Genesis 15:18

In that day LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, To thy seed I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates:

Psalm 72:8

He shall also have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.

1 Chronicles 18:3

And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah to Hamath, as he went to establish his dominion by the river Euphrates.

Ezra 7:24

Also we certify to you, that concerning any of the priests and Levites, the singers, porters, Nethinim, or servants of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll, upon them.

Ezra 4:16

We certify to the king that, if this city be built, and the walls finished, by this means thou shall have no portion beyond the River.

Ezra 4:13

Be it known now to the king, that, if this city be built, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful to the kings.

2 Chronicles 17:11

And some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute. The Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he-goats.

2 Chronicles 9:14

besides that which the traders and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.

1 Chronicles 19:19

And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and served him, neither would the Syrians help the sons of Ammon any more.

1 Chronicles 18:13

And he put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 18:6

Then David put [garrisons] in Syria of Damascus. And the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. And LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.

1 Kings 4:24

For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings on this side of the River. And he had peace on all sides round about him.

Matthew 9:9

And passing forth from there, Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And he says to him, Follow me. And after rising, he followed him.

Ezra 4:19

And I decreed, and search has been made. And it is found that this city of old time has made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made in it.

Ezra 4:21

Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city not be built until a decree shall be made by me.

Lamentations 1:1

How the city sits solitary, that was full of people! She has become as a widow, who was great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces has become tributary!

1 Kings 5:1

And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the place of his father, for Hiram was ever a devotee of David.

1 Kings 5:4

But now LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence.

Ezekiel 19:11

And it had strong twigs for the scepters of those who bore rule. And their stature was exalted among the thick boughs, and they were seen in their height with the multitude of their branches.