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13 Now let it be known to the king, that if that city is rebuilt and the walls are completed, (A)they will not give tribute, custom, or toll, and it will damage the revenue of the kings.

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13 Furthermore, the king should know that if this city is built and its walls are restored, no more taxes, tribute or duty(A) will be paid, and eventually the royal revenues will suffer.[a]

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  1. Ezra 4:13 The meaning of the Aramaic for this clause is uncertain.

24 We also make known to you that (A)it is not allowed to [a]impose tribute, custom, or toll (B)on any of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God.

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  1. Ezra 7:24 Lit throw on them

24 You are also to know that you have no authority to impose taxes, tribute or duty(A) on any of the priests, Levites, musicians, gatekeepers, temple servants or other workers at this house of God.(B)

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