Ezra 6:8

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses be given with all diligence unto these men, that they be not hindered.

Ezra 6:4

with three courses of great stones, and a course of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house.

Ezra 7:15-22

and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,

Ezra 4:16

We certify the king that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, by this means thou shalt have no portion beyond the River.

Ezra 4:20-21

There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all the country beyond the River; and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid unto them.

Ezra 4:23

Then when the copy of king Artaxerxes letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.

Ezra 5:5

But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease, till the matter should come to Darius, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it.

Psalm 68:29-31

Because of thy temple at Jerusalem Kings shall bring presents unto thee.

Haggai 2:8

The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith Jehovah of hosts.

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Summary

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expences be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

Hindered

Bible References

Hindered

Ezra 4:21
Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.
Ezra 5:5
But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease, till the matter should come to Darius, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it.

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