Ezra 4:13

Modern English Version

“Be it known now to the king, that, if this city is rebuilt and the walls set up again, then they will not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and the revenue of the kings will be impacted.

Cross References

Ezra 4:14

Now because we are under obligation to the king’s palace, and it was not appropriate for us to see the king’s dishonor, therefore we have sent and notified the king,

Ezra 4:20

There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, and toll, tribute, and custom was paid to them.

Ezra 7:24

Also we are informing you that with regard to all the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God, it is not permitted to impose toll, tribute, or custom on them.

Nehemiah 5:4

Still others were saying, “We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute against the value of our fields and vineyards.

Psalm 119:69

The proud have forged a lie against me, but I will keep Your precepts with all my heart.

Psalm 52:2

Your tongue devises destruction, like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit.

Matthew 17:25

He said, “Yes.” And when he came home, Jesus stopped him, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth take custom or taxes? From their own sons or from strangers?”

Matthew 9:9

As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s station. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” And he rose and followed Him.