Ezra 4:20 DBY

¹⁸  The letter that ye sent to us has been read before me distinctly.

¹⁹  And I gave orders, and search has been made, and it has been found that this city of old time has made insurrection against the kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been raised therein.

²⁰  And there have been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all beyond the river; and tribute, tax, and toll were paid to them.

²¹  Now give order to make these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until the order shall be given from me;

²²  and take heed that ye fail not to do this: why should harm grow to the damage of the kings?