KJV King James Version
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.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
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.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
And mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates; and tribute, duty, and toll were paid to them.
WEB World English Bible
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 to them.
ASV American Standard Version
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.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
and mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, even rulers over all beyond the river, and toll, tribute, and custom is given to them.
Surrounding context — Ezra 4
17 [Then] sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and [to] Shimshai the scribe, and [to] the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and [unto] the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
18 The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
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 to cause 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?
23 Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes’ letter [was] read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.
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וּמַלְכִ֣יןH4430 · me.lekhkingתַּקִּיפִ֗יןH8624 · taq.qiphstrongהֲווֹ֙H1934 · ha.vato beעַל־H5922 · alsinceיְר֣וּשְׁלֶ֔םH3390 · ye.ru.sha.lemJerusalemוְשַׁ֨לִּיטִ֔יןH7990 · shal.litrulingבְּכֹ֖לH3606 · kolallעֲבַ֣רH5675 · a.varbeyondנַהֲרָ֑הH5103 · ne.harRiverוּמִדָּ֥הH4061 · mid.dahtributeבְל֛וֹH1093 · be.lotributeוַהֲלָ֖ךְH1983 · ha.lakhtollמִתְיְהֵ֥בH3052 · ye.havto giveלְהֽוֹן׃H9038 · hemthem
Cross-references
1 Kings 4:21And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.Genesis 15:18In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:Psalm 72:8He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.1 Chronicles 18:3And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates.2 Chronicles 17:11Also [some] of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.1 Chronicles 18:13And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David’s servants. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.Ezra 4:13Be 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.1 Kings 4:24For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.2 Chronicles 9:14Beside [that which] chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.1 Chronicles 18:6Then David put [garrisons] in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David’s servants, [and] brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.Ezra 7:24Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.Joshua 1:3-4Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.Ezra 4:16We certify the king that, if this city be builded [again], and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.2 Chronicles 9:23-24And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.2 Chronicles 26:7-8And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.1 Chronicles 19:19And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.
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