Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Furthermore, the king should know that if this city is built and its walls are restored, no more taxes, tribute or duty will be paid, and eventually the royal revenues will suffer. New Living Translation And the king should know that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, it will be much to your disadvantage, for the Jews will then refuse to pay their tribute, customs, and tolls to you. English Standard Version Now be it known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and the royal revenue will be impaired. Berean Standard Bible Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer. King James 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. New King James Version Let it now be known to the king that, if this city is built and the walls completed, they will not pay tax, tribute, or custom, and the king’s treasury will be diminished. New American Standard Bible Now let it be known to the king, that if that city is rebuilt and the walls are finished, they will not pay tribute, custom tax, or toll, and it will be detrimental to the revenue of the kings. NASB 1995 “Now let it be known to the king, that if that city is rebuilt and the walls are finished, they will not pay tribute, custom or toll, and it will damage the revenue of the kings. NASB 1977 “Now let it be known to the king, that if that city is rebuilt and the walls are finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and it will damage the revenue of the kings. Legacy Standard Bible Now let it be known to the king, that if that city is rebuilt and the walls are completed, they will not give tribute, custom, or toll, and it will damage the revenue of the kings. Amplified Bible Now let it be known to the king, that if that city is rebuilt and the walls are finished, then they will not pay tax, custom, or toll, and the revenue of the kings will be diminished. Christian Standard Bible Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are finished, they will not pay tribute, duty, or land tax, and the royal revenue will suffer. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are finished, they will not pay tribute, duty, or land tax, and the royal revenue will suffer. American Standard Version Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful unto the kings. Contemporary English Version You should also know that if the walls are completed and the city is rebuilt, the Jews won't pay any kind of taxes, and there will be less money in your treasury. English Revised Version Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will endamage the kings. GOD'S WORD® Translation You should also know that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are finished, the Jews will no longer pay taxes, fees, and tolls. Ultimately, this will hurt the king's income. Good News Translation Your Majesty, if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, the people will stop paying taxes, and your royal revenues will decrease. International Standard Version May the king be further advised that if this city is rebuilt and its walls erected, its citizens will refuse to pay tributes, taxes, and tariffs, thereby restricting royal revenues. Majority Standard Bible Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer. NET Bible Let the king also be aware that if this city is built and its walls are completed, no more tax, custom, or toll will be paid, and the royal treasury will suffer loss. New Heart English Bible Be it known now to the king that if this city is built, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful to the kings. Webster's Bible Translation Be it known now to the king, that, if this city shall be built, and the walls set up again, then they will not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou wilt endamage the revenue of the kings. World English Bible Be it known now to the king that if this city is built and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful to the kings. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow let it be known to the king, that if this city is built and the walls finished, that they do not give toll, tribute, and custom; and at length it causes loss [to] the kings. Young's Literal Translation Now, be it known to the king, that if this city be builded, and the walls finished, toll, tribute, and custom they do not give; and at length to the kings it doth cause loss. Smith's Literal Translation Now to be known to the king that if this city shall be built and the walls be completed, tribute, excise, and toll, they will not give, and in the end it will endamage the kings. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd now be it known to the king, that if this city be built up, and the walls thereof repaired, they will not pay tribute nor toll, nor yearly revenues, and this loss will fail upon the kings. Catholic Public Domain Version And now let be it known to the king, that if this city will have been built up, and its walls repaired, they will not pay tribute, nor tax, nor yearly revenues, and this loss will affect even the kings. New American Bible Now let it be known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls completed, they will no longer pay taxes, tributes, or tolls; eventually the throne will be harmed. New Revised Standard Version Now may it be known to the king that, if this city is rebuilt and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and the royal revenue will be reduced. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe it known now to the king that, if this city is built and the walls are completed, then you will have no tribute, toll, and custom, and so you shall endanger the revenue of the kings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus let it be known, oh King, that if it is that this city will be built and its walls will be completed, there is no tax for you, also you shall not know this counsel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, impost, or toll, and so thou wilt endamage the revenue of the kings. Brenton Septuagint Translation Now then be it known to the king, that if that city be built up, and its walls completed, thou shalt have no tribute, neither will they pay anything, and this injures kings. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Opposition under Xerxes and Artaxerxes…12Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem. And they are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city, restoring its walls, and repairing its foundations. 13Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer. 14Now because we are in the service of the palace and it is not fitting for us to allow the king to be dishonored, we have sent to inform the king… Cross References Nehemiah 5:4 Still others were saying, “We have borrowed money to pay the king’s tax on our fields and vineyards. Nehemiah 9:37 Its abundant harvest goes to the kings You have set over us because of our sins. And they rule over our bodies and our livestock as they please. We are in great distress. Esther 10:1 Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores. 2 Kings 23:35 So Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold to Pharaoh Neco, but to meet Pharaoh’s demand he taxed the land and exacted the silver and the gold from the people, each according to his wealth. 2 Kings 24:20 For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon. 2 Chronicles 36:3 And the king of Egypt dethroned him in Jerusalem and imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. 2 Chronicles 36:20-21 Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. / So the land enjoyed its Sabbath rest all the days of the desolation, until seventy years were completed, in fulfillment of the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah. Jeremiah 25:11 And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. Jeremiah 27:8 As for the nation or kingdom that does not serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and does not place its neck under his yoke, I will punish that nation by sword and famine and plague, declares the LORD, until I have destroyed it by his hand. Jeremiah 52:3 For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon. Daniel 6:2 and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. Matthew 17:24-27 After they had arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your Teacher pay the two drachmas?” / “Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?” / “From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him. ... Matthew 22:17-21 So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” / But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me? / Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius. ... Mark 12:14-17 “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?” / But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.” / So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. ... Luke 20:22-25 Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” / But Jesus saw through their duplicity and said to them, / “Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” “Caesar’s,” they answered. ... Treasury of Scripture Be it known now to the king, that, if this city be built, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so you shall damage the revenue of the kings. if this city Nehemiah 5:4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards. Psalm 52:2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully. Psalm 119:69 The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart. pay. Ezra 7:24 Also 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. Matthew 9:9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. Matthew 17:25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? revenue. Jump to Previous Builded Building Built Cause City Complete Completed Custom Damage Duty End Finished Forced Furthermore Goods Hurtful Impost Kings Loss Paid Pay Payment Payments Rebuilt Restored Revenue Revenues Royal Tax Taxes Toll Tribute Walls WiltJump to Next Builded Building Built Cause City Complete Completed Custom Damage Duty End Finished Forced Furthermore Goods Hurtful Impost Kings Loss Paid Pay Payment Payments Rebuilt Restored Revenue Revenues Royal Tax Taxes Toll Tribute Walls WiltEzra 4 1. The adversaries, being not accepted in the building of the temple with the Jews, 4. endeavor to hinder it 7. Their letter to Artaxerxes 17. The answer and decree of Artaxerxes 23. The building is hindered Furthermore, the king should know This phrase introduces the letter's intent to inform King Artaxerxes of potential threats. The Hebrew root for "know" is יָדַע (yada), which implies a deep, intimate understanding. The writers of the letter aim to ensure the king is fully aware of the implications of Jerusalem's restoration. Historically, this reflects the political maneuvering of the surrounding peoples who felt threatened by the re-establishment of Jerusalem as a fortified city. if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored they will no longer pay tribute, custom, or toll and the royal treasury will suffer The revenue.--Rather, at length; literally and at length damage will be done to the kings. Verse 13. - Then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom. This was plausible reasoning. In Greece, if a subject city set to work to fortify itself, rebellion was immediately anticipated, not unfairly. But the circumstances of the Persian empire were different. In the remoter parts of that empire the central government was weak, and disorders frequently occurred. A city might need fortifications to protect it against its immediate neighbours, when it had not the slightest intention of asserting independence. Judging from the later history, which shows no revolt of the Jews against Persia, we may say that the accusation now alleged was unfounded, though perhaps it was not made in bad faith. Toll, tribute, and custom represent the chief heads of Persian taxation, which, however, did not include "custom" in our sense of the word. The three terms used by the Samaritans really represent, respectively, "tribute," or the money payment required from each province, "provision," or the payment in kind equally required (Herod., 1:192; 3:91), and "toll," or contributions from those who made use of the Persian highways. According to the Samaritans, none of these would be paid by the Jews if Jerusalem was once fortified. And so thou shalt endamage the revenue. The general meaning is given correctly enough by this rendering, but "revenue" is not expressly mentioned. Aphthom, the word so translated, means really "at length," "at last." Translate, "And so at last thou shalt endamage the kings."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let it nowכְּעַ֗ן (kə·‘an) Adverb Strong's 3705: Now be לֶהֱוֵ֣א (le·hĕ·wê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1934: To become, come to pass, be known יְדִ֙יעַ֙ (yə·ḏî·a‘) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 3046: To know to the king לְמַלְכָּ֔א (lə·mal·kā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 4430: A king that דִּ֠י (dî) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because if הֵ֣ן (hên) Conjunction Strong's 2006: Lo!, there, less, whether, but, if that דָךְ֙ (ḏāḵ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 1791: This city קִרְיְתָ֥א (qir·yə·ṯā) Noun - feminine singular determinate Strong's 7149: Building is rebuilt תִּתְבְּנֵ֔א (tiṯ·bə·nê) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1124: To build and its walls וְשׁוּרַיָּ֖ה (wə·šū·ray·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 7792: A wall are restored, יִֽשְׁתַּכְלְל֑וּן (yiš·taḵ·lə·lūn) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3635: To complete they will not לָ֣א (lā) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3809: Not, no pay יִנְתְּנ֔וּן (yin·tə·nūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5415: To give tribute, מִנְדָּֽה־ (min·dāh-) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4061: Tribute in money duty, בְל֤וֹ (ḇə·lōw) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1093: Tribute or toll, וַהֲלָךְ֙ (wa·hă·lāḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1983: A journey, toll on goods at a, road and the royal מַלְכִ֖ים (mal·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4430: A king treasury וְאַפְּתֹ֥ם (wə·’ap·pə·ṯōm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 674: Revenue, others at the last will suffer. תְּהַנְזִֽק׃ (tə·han·ziq) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5142: To suffer injury Links Ezra 4:13 NIVEzra 4:13 NLT Ezra 4:13 ESV Ezra 4:13 NASB Ezra 4:13 KJV Ezra 4:13 BibleApps.com Ezra 4:13 Biblia Paralela Ezra 4:13 Chinese Bible Ezra 4:13 French Bible Ezra 4:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 4:13 Be it known now to the king (Ezr. 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