Ezra 4:20

Ezra 4:20

18 The letter which you sent to us has been clearly read before me.

19 And¹ I gave the command, and a search has been made, and it was found that this city in former times has revolted against kings, and rebellion and sedition have been fostered in it.

20 There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ^aruled over all the region ^bbeyond the River; and tax, tribute, and custom were paid to them.

21 Now¹ give the command to make these men cease, that this city may not be built until the command is given by me.

22 Take heed now that you do not fail to do this. Why should damage increase to the hurt of the kings?

Commentaries:

Barnes' Notes

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Mighty kings ... - If this reference can scarcely have been to David or Solomon (see marginal reference), of whom neither the Babylonian nor the Assyrian archives would be likely to have had any account - it would probably be to Menahem II Kings 15:16 and Josiah (II Chronicles 34:6-7; II Chronicles 35:18).

**Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Ezra 4:20:**

Ezra 4:13
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Hosea 6:11
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