Ezra-Nehemiah (2 Esdras) 4:19
Source: Septuagint
19And a decree has been made by me, and we have examined, and found that that city of old time exalts itself against kings, and that rebellions and desertions take place within it.
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17Then the king sent to Rehum the chancellor, and Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of their fellow servants who dwelt in Samaria, and the rest beyond the river, saying, Peace; and he says,
18The tribute gatherer whom ye sent to us, has been called before me.
— Ezra-Nehemiah (2 Esdras) 4:19 —
20And there were powerful kings in Jerusalem, and they ruled over all the country beyond the river, and abundant revenues and tribute were given to them.
21Now therefore make a decree to stop the work of those men, and that city shall no more be built.