Ezra 4:15-16

15That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same from of old: for which cause was this city destroyed.12 16We inform the king that, if this city shall be built again, and the walls set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side of the river.