Nehemiah 5:4
There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.
Cross-references
Nehemiah 5:11
Parallel
Nehemiah 5:11 commands restoration of property and interest — the direct solution to the tax-induced borrowing problem described here.
Nehemiah 9:37
Historical context
In Nehemiah 9:37, the people lament that the king has dominion over their bodies and cattle — the same oppressive taxation context as this verse.
Proverbs 22:7
Parallel
Proverbs 22:7 states the borrower is slave to the lender — exactly the dynamic of debt for taxes seen here.
Ezra 4:13
Historical context
In Ezra 4:13, enemies warn that rebuilt Jerusalem would stop paying tribute — the same royal tax burden causing hardship here.
Ezra 4:20
Historical context
Ezra 4:20 recalls past kings who collected tribute — background to the Persian tax system that now oppresses the people here.