Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 4:13 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Ezra 4:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 4 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be 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. pay: Chal. give revenue: or, strength”
Ezra 4:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezra 4:13
Be 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. This verse shifts from security concerns to economic arguments. The opponents claimed Jerusalem's restoration would result in tax rebellion, threatening imperial revenue. The three terms—'toll' (mindah, מִנְדָּה), 'tribute' (belo, בְּלוֹ), and 'custom' (halach, הֲלָךְ)—comprehensively cover various tax types: land tax, poll tax, and commercial duties. The comprehensive list emphasizes total economic loss...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 4:13
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“that touching any of the priests and Levites”
“We have borrowed money for the king's tribute [on] our fields and our vineyards.”
“for they are servants of God's service”
“who have ruled over all [the country] beyond the River; and tribute”
“Yes. When he came into the house”
“I will keep your precepts.”
“he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him”
“like a sharp razor”