Ezra 4:12-14

Darby Translation

¹² Be it known to the king that the Jews who came up from thee unto us have come to Jerusalem; they are building the rebellious and the bad city, and they complete the walls and join up the foundations.

¹³ Be it known therefore unto the king, that, if this city be built and the walls be completed, they will not pay tribute, tax, and toll, and in the end it will bring damage to the kings.

¹⁴ Now, since we eat the salt of the palace, and it is not right for us to see the king's injury, therefore have we sent and informed the king;