Ezra 4:20
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.
Context
This verse from Ezra Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. The adversaries of Judah and Benjamin offer to help build the temple but are rebuffed because Cyrus commissioned the Israelites alone; the adversaries then work persistently to frustrate the building throughout Cyrus's reign and into Darius's. They write a letter …
Terjemahan Lainnya
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all the country beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid unto them.
and mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, even rulers over all beyond the river, and toll, tribute, and custom is given to them.
Further, there have been great kings in Jerusalem, ruling over all the country across the river, to whom they gave taxes and payments in goods and forced payments.
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