Ezra 4:12-13

12let it be known to the king that the Jews who came up from you have come to us at Jerusalem; they are rebuilding 1the rebellious and evil city and 2are finishing the walls and repairing the foundations.

13Now let it be known to the king, that if that city is rebuilt and the walls are finished, 3they will not pay tribute, custom or toll, and it will damage the revenue of the kings.