Ezra 4:20
"There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river,.... As David and Solomon; and the account of these they had in their

records, see Sa2 8:1 and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them; as appears from the places referred to; and this served to strengthen the insinuation made to the king, that if these people were suffered to go on building, he would lose his tribute and taxes in those parts.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (13 words)

H4430 מְלַךְ
Definition:

7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget 7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget

Possible Meanings:
  • counsel (semantic_range)
  • advice (semantic_range)
H8624 תַּקִּיף
Definition:

40(like iron),Daniel 2:42;אָ֯Daniel 7:7, of beast; masculine plural absoluteתַּקִּיפִין, of kingsEzra 4:20, God's wondersDaniel 3:33.Topical LexiconLexical Range and Thematic OverviewThe Hebrew adject 40(like iron),Daniel 2:42;אָ֯Daniel 7:7, of beast; masculine plural absoluteתַּקִּיפִין, of kingsEzra 4:20, God's wondersDaniel 3:33.Topical LexiconLexical Range and Thematic OverviewThe Hebrew adject

Possible Meanings:
  • strong (semantic_range)
  • mighty (semantic_range)
H1934 הָוָא
Definition:

26+,הֲוָאDaniel 5:19+; 2 masculine singularהֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:31,34, 1singularהֲוֵיתDaniel 4:1+; 3 masculine pluralהֲווֺDaniel 2:35+;Imperfect3masculine singularלֶהֱוֵא(K§ 47, l) b) Dr§ 204 Obs.NöM 215 26+,הֲוָאDaniel 5:19+; 2 masculine singularהֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:31,34, 1singularהֲוֵיתDaniel 4:1+; 3 masculine pluralהֲווֺDaniel 2:35+;Imperfect3masculine singularלֶהֱוֵא(K§ 47, l) b) Dr§ 204 Obs.NöM 215

Possible Meanings:
  • he (semantic_range)
  • she (semantic_range)
  • it (semantic_range)
H5922 עַל
Definition:

126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr 126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • over (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • above (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H3390 יְרוּשֶׁלֵם
Definition:

2,3;Daniel 6:11;Ezra 4:8,12 20t. Ezra.Topical LexiconOverviewJerusalem (יְרוּשֶׁלֵם) designates the ancient capital chosen by God to house His name, embody His covenantal presence, and foreshadow His 2,3;Daniel 6:11;Ezra 4:8,12 20t. Ezra.Topical LexiconOverviewJerusalem (יְרוּשֶׁלֵם) designates the ancient capital chosen by God to house His name, embody His covenantal presence, and foreshadow His

H7990 שַׁלִּיט
Definition:

24+, emphaticאָ֯Daniel 2:15; masculine pluralשְׁלִיטִיןEzra 4:20,מִן-Daniel 4:23; —1having, exercising, mastery:a.of God, followed byב,Daniel 4:14;Daniel 4:22;Daniel 4:29;Daniel 5:21; absolute, of hea 24+, emphaticאָ֯Daniel 2:15; masculine pluralשְׁלִיטִיןEzra 4:20,מִן-Daniel 4:23; —1having, exercising, mastery:a.of God, followed byב,Daniel 4:14;Daniel 4:22;Daniel 4:29;Daniel 5:21; absolute, of hea

Possible Meanings:
  • having mastery (semantic_range)
  • ruling (semantic_range)
H3606 כֹּל
Definition:

“God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, “God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,

Possible Meanings:
  • the whole (semantic_range)
H5675 עֲבַר
Definition:

Ezra 4:10,11,17,20;Ezra 5:3,6 (twice in verse);Ezra 6:6(twice in verse);Ezra 6:8,13;Ezra 7:21,25,נהרא׳עEzra 4:16. compare in Cilician Aramaic, Cooke346.עַדseeעדה. belowTopical LexiconMeaning and Geogr Ezra 4:10,11,17,20;Ezra 5:3,6 (twice in verse);Ezra 6:6(twice in verse);Ezra 6:8,13;Ezra 7:21,25,נהרא׳עEzra 4:16. compare in Cilician Aramaic, Cooke346.עַדseeעדה. belowTopical LexiconMeaning and Geogr

Possible Meanings:
  • region across (semantic_range)
  • beyond (semantic_range)
H5103 נְהַר
Definition:

•Ezra 4:10, 4:11, 4:16, 4:17 and 4:20: Letters from local officials warn Artaxerxes that Jerusalem’s fortification could threaten Persian control west of “the River.”•Ezra 5:3 and 5:6: Governor Tatten •Ezra 4:10, 4:11, 4:16, 4:17 and 4:20: Letters from local officials warn Artaxerxes that Jerusalem’s fortification could threaten Persian control west of “the River.”•Ezra 5:3 and 5:6: Governor Tatten

H4061 מִדָּה
Definition:

13;Ezra 7:24+Ezra 4:20Baer (van d. H. Gi Strמִדָּה); constructמִדַּתEzra 6:8.מַנְדַּעseeידע.Topical LexiconDefinition and BackgroundStrong’s Hebrew 4061 מִדָּה appears in the Imperial Aramaic sections 13;Ezra 7:24+Ezra 4:20Baer (van d. H. Gi Strמִדָּה); constructמִדַּתEzra 6:8.מַנְדַּעseeידע.Topical LexiconDefinition and BackgroundStrong’s Hebrew 4061 מִדָּה appears in the Imperial Aramaic sections

Possible Meanings:
  • tribute (semantic_range)
H1093 בְּלוֹ
Definition:

13,20;Ezra 7:24.Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 1093 appears exclusively in the post-exilic book of Ezra, where it denotes a specific class of imperial revenue demanded by the Persian administr 13,20;Ezra 7:24.Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 1093 appears exclusively in the post-exilic book of Ezra, where it denotes a specific class of imperial revenue demanded by the Persian administr

Possible Meanings:
  • tribute (semantic_range)
H1983 הֲלָךְ
Definition:

13,20;Ezra 7:24.Topical LexiconOccurrence in ScriptureStrong’s Hebrew 1983 הֲלָךְ appears only three times, all in the Aramaic portions of Ezra (Ezra 4:13; 4:20; 7:24). In every case it is listed alon 13,20;Ezra 7:24.Topical LexiconOccurrence in ScriptureStrong’s Hebrew 1983 הֲלָךְ appears only three times, all in the Aramaic portions of Ezra (Ezra 4:13; 4:20; 7:24). In every case it is listed alon

Possible Meanings:
  • toll (semantic_range)
H3052 יְהַב
Definition:

1.Ezra 4:13, 15, 20; 6:8; 7:24—human governments receiving or withholding tribute, tax, and custom.2.Daniel 2:21, 37-38; 4:17, 25, 32; 5:18, 28; 7:4, 6, 12, 14, 27—God “gives” wisdom, kingdoms, domini 1.Ezra 4:13, 15, 20; 6:8; 7:24—human governments receiving or withholding tribute, tax, and custom.2.Daniel 2:21, 37-38; 4:17, 25, 32; 5:18, 28; 7:4, 6, 12, 14, 27—God “gives” wisdom, kingdoms, domini

Possible Meanings:
  • place (semantic_range)
  • lay (semantic_range)
  • be given (semantic_range)

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