Ezra 4:13

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

If this city

Nehemiah 5:4

Psalm 52:2

Psalm 119:69

Toll

General references

Luke 20:22

Bible References

If this city

But some said, "Let us borrow money of the king's tribute for our lands and vineyards.

Thy tongue imagineth wickedness, and with lies it cutteth like a sharp razor.

The proud imagine lies upon me, but I keep thy commandments with my whole heart.

Toll

And known be it unto you, that ye shall have no authority to require taxing and custom, yearly rents upon any of the priests, Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, and ministers in the house of this God.

And as Jesus passed forth from thence he saw a man sit at the receipt of custom, named Matthew: and said to him, "Follow me." And he arose, and followed him.

He said, "Yea." And when he was come into the house, Jesus spake first to him, saying, "What thinkest thou Simon? Of whom do the kings of the earth take tribute, or poll money? Of their children, or of strangers?"

And even for this cause pay ye tribute. For they are God's ministers, serving for the same purpose.

General references

Is it lawful for us to give Caesar tribute, or no?"