Ezra 4:20

Conservative English Version

And powerful kings have ruled Western Province from Jerusalem and have collected all kinds of taxes.

Cross References

Genesis 15:18

At that time the LORD made an agreement with Abram and told him: I will give your descendants the land east of the Shihor River on the border of Egypt as far as the Euphrates River.

1 Kings 4:21

Solomon ruled every kingdom between the Euphrates River and the land of the Philistines down to Egypt. These kingdoms paid him taxes as long as he lived.

1 Kings 4:24

Solomon ruled the whole region west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah to Gaza, and he was at peace with all of the countries around him.

1 Kings 5:1

King Hiram of Tyre had always been friends with Solomon's father David. When Hiram learned that Solomon was king, he sent some of his officials to meet with Solomon.

1 Kings 5:4

Now, thanks to the LORD God, there is peace in my kingdom and no trouble or threat of war anywhere.

1 Chronicles 18:13

Then he stationed troops in Edom, and the people there had to accept David as their ruler. Everywhere David went, the LORD gave him victory in war.

1 Chronicles 18:3

While King Hadadezer of Zobah was trying to gain control of the territory near the Euphrates River, David met him in battle at Hamath and defeated him.

1 Chronicles 18:6

Then David stationed some of his troops in Damascus, and the people there had to accept David as their ruler and pay taxes to him. Everywhere David went, the LORD helped him win battles.

1 Chronicles 19:19

When the kings who had been under Hadadezer's rule saw that Israel had defeated them, they made peace with David and accepted him as their new ruler. The Syrians never helped the Ammonites again.

2 Chronicles 17:11

Philistines brought him silver and other gifts to keep peace. Some of the Arab people brought him seventy-seven hundred rams and the same number of goats.

2 Chronicles 9:14

not counting what the merchants and traders brought him. The kings of Arabia and the leaders of Israel also gave him gold and silver.

Ezra 4:13

You should also know that if the walls are completed and the city is rebuilt, the Jews won't pay any kind of taxes, and there will be less money in your treasury.

Ezra 4:16

If Jerusalem is rebuilt and its walls completed, you will no longer have control over Western Province.

Ezra 4:19

I had the old records checked. It is true that for years Jerusalem has rebelled and caused trouble for other kings and nations.

Ezra 4:21

I want you to command the people to stop rebuilding the city until I give further notice.

Ezra 7:24

We want you to know that no priests, Levites, musicians, guards, temple servants, or any other temple workers will have to pay any kind of taxes.

Psalm 72:8

Let his kingdom reach from sea to sea, from the Euphrates River across all the earth.

Lamentations 1:1

Jerusalem, once so crowded, lies deserted and lonely. This city that was known all over the world is now like a widow. This queen of the nations has been made a slave.

Ezekiel 19:11

Her strong branches became symbols of authority, and she was taller than all other trees-- everyone could see how strong and healthy she was.

Matthew 9:9

As Jesus was leaving, he saw a tax collector named Matthew sitting at the place for paying taxes. Jesus said to him, "Come with me." Matthew got up and went with him.