Be it known now to the king that if this city is built, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful to the kings.
Then when the copy of king Artachshasta' letter was read before Rechum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went in haste to Yerushalayim to the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.
Then this Daniyel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.