Ezra 4:20

Tree of Life Version

Mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem governing all the Trans-Euphrates, and tribute, taxes, and duty were paid to them.

Cross References

Genesis 15:18

On that day Adonai cut a covenant with Abram, saying, “I give this land to your seed, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates River:

1 Kings 5:1

Now Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines up to the border of Egypt. They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 5:4

For he had dominion over the entire region west of the River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings west of the River; and he had shalom on all sides around him.

1 Chronicles 18:13

Then he put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became vassals to David. So Adonai gave David victory wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 18:3

Moreover, David defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah at Hamath, when he went to establish his dominion to the Euphrates River.

1 Chronicles 18:6

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

1 Chronicles 19:19

Now when Hadadezer’s vassals saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and served him. Thus the Arameans were no longer willing to help the Ammonites.

2 Chronicles 17:11

Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and silver for tribute. The Arabs also brought him flocks—7,700 rams and 7,700 he-goats.

2 Chronicles 9:14

besides what the traders and merchants brought and the gold and silver that all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the region brought to Solomon.

Ezra 4:13

“Furthermore, let it be known to the king, that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, no more tribute, taxes or duty will be paid and the royal revenue will suffer.

Ezra 4:16

We are informing the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls completed, you will no longer have any possession in Trans-Euphrates.”

Ezra 4:19

At my order a search was made and it was found that this city has from earliest times revolted against kings and that rebellion and sedition continually occur in it.

Ezra 4:21

“So now, issue a decree to stop these men—this city is not to be rebuilt until I issue a decree.

Ezra 7:24

We also notify you that you have no authority to impose tribute, tax or duty on any of the kohanim, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, sanctuary servants, or attendants at 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, once so full of people! She who was once great among the nations has become like a widow. The princess among the provinces has become a forced laborer.

Ezekiel 19:11

Its strong rods became rulers’ scepters. Its height was exalted above the clouds. It was seen in its height with the mass of its branches.

Matthew 9:9

As Yeshua was passing by from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. He said to him, “Follow Me.” And he got up and followed Him.