Ezra 4:22

God's Word

Be careful not to neglect your duty in this matter. Why should I, the king, suffer any more harm?

Cross References

Ezra 4:13

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.

Ezra 4:21

So order these men to stop rebuilding. Keep this city from being rebuilt until I give the order.

Ezra 4:23

Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and their group hurried to Jerusalem after hearing a copy of King Artaxerxes’ letter. They forced the Jews to stop rebuilding.

Daniel 6:2

Over these satraps were three officials. Daniel was one of these officials. The satraps were to report to these three officials so that the king wouldn’t be cheated.

Daniel 6:3

This man, Daniel, distinguished himself among the other officials and satraps because there was an extraordinary spirit in him. The king thought about putting him in charge of the whole kingdom.