Ezra 4:13

God's Word

You should also know that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are finished, the Jews will no longer pay taxes, fees, and tolls. Ultimately, this will hurt the king’s income.

Cross References

Ezra 4:14

Now, because we are paid by your palace, it isn’t right for us to watch something happen that will dishonor the king. So we are sending this letter to inform you

Ezra 4:20

Jerusalem has had powerful kings who have ruled the whole ⌞province⌟ west of the Euphrates. Taxes, fees, and tolls were paid to them.

Ezra 7:24

Furthermore, we are notifying you that you are forbidden to make any priest, Levite, singer, gatekeeper, servant, or worker in the temple of this God pay any taxes, fees, or tolls.

Nehemiah 5:4

Others said, “We’ve had to borrow money to pay the king’s taxes on our fields and vineyards.

Psalm 119:69

Arrogant people have smeared me with lies, ⌞yet⌟ I obey your guiding principles with all my heart.

Psalm 52:2

Your tongue makes up threats. It’s like a sharp razor, you master of deceit.

Matthew 17:25

“Certainly,” he answered. Peter went into the house. Before he could speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the world collect fees or taxes? Is it from their family members or from other people?”

Matthew 9:9

When Jesus was leaving that place, he saw a man sitting in a tax office. The man’s name was Matthew. Jesus said to him, “Follow me!” So Matthew got up and followed him.