Ezra 4:20-22

201that mighty kings have 2ruled over Jerusalem, governing all the provinces 3beyond the Euphrates River, and that 4tribute, custom tax, and toll were paid to them. 21Now issue a decree to make those men stop work, so that this city will not be rebuilt until a decree is issued by me. 22And beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should there be great damage, to the detriment of the kings?”