There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's (c) tribute, [and that upon] our lands and vineyards.
(c) To pay our tribute to the king of the Persians, which was exacted yearly from us.
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Nehemiah 5:4
4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.