Ezra 4:15-16

15that search may be made in the book of the annals of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the annals and know that this city is a rebellious city, which has done damage to kings and provinces, and that they have raised sedition within the same of old time, for which cause this city was destroyed.

16We inform the king that if this city be built and its walls be completed, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.