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?

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Bible References

Why should

Ezra 4:13
Be it known also unto the king, that if this city be builded and the walls made up again, then shall not they pay tribute, toll, and yearly custom, and the king's profit shall incur damage?
Esther 3:8
And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, "There is a people scattered abroad and dispersed among all people in all the lands of thine empire, and their law is contrary unto all people, and they do not after the king's laws, neither is it the king's profit to suffer them after this manner.
Esther 7:3
Esther the queen answered and said: If I have found grace in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, then grant me my life at my desire and my people for my petition's sake:

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Luke 20:22
Is it lawful for us to give Caesar tribute, or no?"