Ezra 4:20

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Jerusalem has had mighty kings who ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, to whom tribute, custom, and toll were paid.

Cross References

Genesis 15:18

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

1 Kings 4:21

Solomon was sovereign over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, even to the border of Egypt; they brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.]]

1 Kings 4:24

For he had dominion over all the region west of the Euphrates, and he had peace on all sides.

1 Kings 5:1

Now King Hiram of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon when he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had always been a friend to David.

1 Kings 5:4

But now the Lord my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor misfortune.

1 Chronicles 18:13

He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. And the Lord gave victory to David wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 18:3

David also struck down King Hadadezer of Zobah, toward Hamath, as he went to set up a monument at the River Euphrates.

1 Chronicles 18:6

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

1 Chronicles 19:19

When the servants of Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became subject to him. So the Arameans were not willing to help the Ammonites any more.

2 Chronicles 17:11

Some of 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

besides that which the traders and merchants brought, and all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land brought gold and silver to Solomon.

Ezra 4:13

Now may it be known to the king that, if this city is rebuilt and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and the royal revenue will be reduced.

Ezra 4:16

We make known to the king that, if this city is rebuilt and its walls finished, you will then have no possession in the province Beyond the River.”

Ezra 4:19

So I made a decree, and someone searched and discovered that this city has risen against kings from long ago and that rebellion and sedition have been made in it.

Ezra 4:21

Therefore issue an order that these people be made to cease and that this city not be rebuilt, until I make a decree.

Ezra 7:24

We also notify you that it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll on any of the priests, the Levites, the singers, the doorkeepers, the temple servants, or other servants of this house of God.

Psalm 72:8

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

Lamentations 1:1

How lonely sits the city that once was full of people! How like a widow she has become, she that was great among the nations! She that was a princess among the provinces has become subject to forced labor.

Ezekiel 19:11

Its strongest stem became a ruler’s scepter; it towered aloft among the clouds; it stood out in its height with its mass of branches.

Matthew 9:9

As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax-collection station, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.