27 and the men were given to rebellion and war in it, and that mighty and fierce kings were in Jerusalem, who reigned and exacted tribute in Coelesyria and Phoenicia. (WEB) 28 Now therefore I have commanded to prevent those men from building the city, and heed to be taken that there be nothing done contrary to this order, (WEB) 29 and that those wicked doings proceed no further to the annoyance of kings.” (WEB)
1 Esdras 2:27–29
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