Ezra 4:20-22

201that mighty kings have 2ruled over Jerusalem, governing all the provinces 3beyond the River, and that 4tribute, custom and toll were paid to them. 21So, now issue a decree to make these men stop work, that this city may not be rebuilt until a decree is issued by me. 22Beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should damage increase to the detriment of the kings?”