Ezra 4:15
That search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers: so shall you find in the book of the records, and know that this city a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.
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13 Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and you shall endamage the revenue of the kings.
14 Now because we have maintenance from palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king;
15 That search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers: so shall you find in the book of the records, and know that this city a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.
16 We certify the king that, if this city be builded , and the walls thereof set up, by this means you shall have no portion on this side the river.
17 sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.