Ezra 4:19-22

¹⁹And a decree has been issued by me, and a search has been conducted and it has been discovered that that city has risen up against the kings in past days, and that rebellion and revolt have been perpetrated in it, ²⁰that mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem, governing all the provinces beyond the Euphrates River, and that tribute, custom tax, and toll were paid to them. ²¹Now issue a decree to make those men stop work, so that this city will not be rebuilt until a decree is issued by me. ²²And beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should there be great damage, to the detriment of the kings?”