one of the branches of the king of Persia's revenues (Ezr 4:13; 7:24), probably a tax levied from those who used the bridges and fords and highways.
Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are finished, they will not pay tribute, duty, or land tax, and the royal revenue will suffer.
Be advised that tribute, duty, and land tax must not be imposed on any priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or [other] servants of this house of God.
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