Ezra 4:20

Modern English Version

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.

Cross References

Genesis 15:18

On that same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great Euphrates River —

1 Kings 4:21

Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt. The people brought presents and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 4:24

For he had dominion over all the region on this side of the River from Tiphsah to Gaza, over all the kings on this side of the River, and he had peace on all borders of his land.

1 Kings 5:1

Now Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, for he had heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, and Hiram had always loved David.

1 Kings 5:4

But now the Lord my God has given me peace on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor misfortune.

1 Chronicles 18:13

He set up garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became servants to David. Wherever he went, the Lord gave David victory.

1 Chronicles 18:3

Next David struck down Hadadezer the king of Zobah toward Hamath as he marched out to establish his authority along the Euphrates.

1 Chronicles 18:6

Then David placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus; and Arameans became subject to David, and brought tribute. The Lord gave victory to David wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 19:19

And when the servants of Hadadezer saw that they were defeated before Israel, they negotiated peace with David and served him. So the Arameans were not willing to aid the Ammonites in battle again.

2 Chronicles 17:11

Some from the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and silver for tribute, and the Arabs also brought him seven thousand seven hundred rams and seven thousand seven hundred male goats.

2 Chronicles 9:14

In addition to what the explorers and merchants brought in, all the kings of Arabia and governors of the land brought in gold and silver to Solomon.

Ezra 4:13

“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.

Ezra 4:16

We notify the king that if this city is rebuilt and the walls repaired by this means the portion Beyond the River will no longer be yours.”

Ezra 4:19

I commanded, and a search has been made, and it is found that this city has in the past made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and revolt have occurred there.

Ezra 4:21

Command these men to cease now, so that this city is not built unless I give the command.

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.

Psalm 72:8

May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth.

Lamentations 1:1

How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How she has become like a widow, who was once great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces has become a slave!

Ezekiel 19:11

It had strong rods for the scepters of those who rule. And its stature was exalted above the clouds, so it appeared in its height with the multitude of its branches.

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.