Ezra 4:19-22 And a decree being set from me, and they sought and found that this city from days forever lifting itself up against kings, and perverseness and rebellion being made in it

JuliaSmith⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁹ And a decree being set from me, and they sought and found that this city from days forever lifting itself up against kings, and perverseness and rebellion being made in it ²⁰ And strong kings were over Jerusalem, and ruling over all beyond the river: and tribute, excise, and, toll, being given to them. ²¹ Now set up a decree to cause these men to cease, and this city shall not be built till a decree shall be set up from me. ²² And be ye warned from doing wrong upon this: wherefore shall harm overtake to endamage the kings?