Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.

That 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 unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.

Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.