Ezra 4:19-22

Ezra 4:19-22

[19] And I  commanded,  and search  hath been made, and it is found  that this  city  of  old  time  hath made insurrection  against  kings,  and that rebellion  and sedition  have been made  therein. [20] There have been  mighty  kings  also over  Jerusalem,  which have ruled  over all  countries beyond  the river;  and toll,  tribute,  and custom,  was paid  unto them. [21] Give  ye now  commandment  these  men  to cease,  and that this  city  be not  builded,  until  another commandment  shall be given  from me.  [22] Take heed  now that ye fail  not to do  this:  why  should damage  grow  to the hurt  of the kings?