19. Now if this city be builded and the walls thereof be finished, they will not only refuse to give tribute, but will even stand up against kings.
20. And forasmuch as the things pertaining to the temple are now in hand, we think it meet not to neglect such a matter,
21. but to speak to our lord the king, to the intent that, if it be your pleasure, search may be made in the books of your fathers:
22. and you shall find in the chronicles what is written concerning these things, and shall understand that that city was rebellious, troubling both kings and cities: