Ezra 4:14
4:14 In light of the fact that we are loyal to the king, 1 and since it does not seem appropriate to us that the king should sustain damage, 2 we are sending the king this information 3
Ezra 7:24
7:24 Furthermore, be aware of the fact 4 that you have no authority to impose tax, tribute, or toll on any of the priests, the Levites, the musicians, the doorkeepers, the temple servants, or the attendants at the temple of this God.
1 tn Aram “we eat the salt of the palace.”
2 tn Aram “the dishonor of the king is not fitting for us to see.”
3 tn Aram “and we have made known.”
4 tn Aram “we are making known to you.”