Neh.5.4

Nehemiah 5:4

KJV

There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.

Nehemiah Defends the Oppressed

Cross References

Ezra 4:13

KJV

Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.

Opposition under Xerxes and Artaxerxes

The Letter to King Artaxerxes

Ezra 7:24

KJV

Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.

Artaxerxes’ Letter for Ezra

Nehemiah 5:3

KJV

Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.