Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
Why should
General references
Bible References
Why should
Ezra 4:13
Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city is rebuilt, and the walls founded, they will not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so the revenue of the kings shall be reduced.
Esther 3:8
And Haman said unto King Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of thy kingdom, and their laws are different from all other people; neither do they observe the king's laws: therefore, it is not profitable for the king to allow them to remain.
Esther 7:3
Then Esther, the queen, answered and said, If I have found grace in thy sight, O king and if it pleases the king, let my life be given me at my petition and my people at my request.
General references
Luke 20:22
Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar or no?