Ezra 4:13-14

Ezra 4:13-14

[13] Be it known  now  unto the king,  that, if  this  city  be builded,  and the walls  set up  again, then will they not  pay  toll,  tribute,  and custom,  and so thou shalt endamage  the revenue  of the kings.  [14] Now  because  we have  maintenance  from the king's palace,  and it was not  meet  for us to see  the king's  dishonour,  therefore  have we sent  and certified  the king;