Ezra 4:19-21

Orthodox Jewish Bible

¹⁹ And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city for a long time hath made insurrection against melachim, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.

²⁰ There have been mighty melachim also over Yerushalayim, which have ruled over all territory Beyondthe-River [Euphrates], to whom tax, tribute, and duty were paid.

²¹ Give ye now ta’am (command) to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until another ta’am shall be given from me.