Ezra 6:8
Moreover I make a decree of what you shall do for 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, without delay expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
Ezra 6:4
With three rows of great stones, and a row 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 counselors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,
Ezra 4:16
We inform the king that, if this city is built again, and its walls finished, by this means you shall have no dominion on this side of the river.
Ezra 4:20-21
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
Ezra 4:23
Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up 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, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned an answer by letter concerning this matter.
Psalm 68:29-31
Because of your temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto you.
Haggai 2:8
The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the LORD of hosts.