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Toll

One of the branches of the king of Persia’s revenues (Ezra 4:13; 7:24), probably a tax levied from those who used the bridges and fords and highways.

In the Bible

3

Verses where Toll is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Ezra 4:13

    Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer.

  • Ezra 4:20

    And mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates; and tribute, duty, and toll were paid to them.

  • Ezra 7:24

    And be advised that you have no authority to impose tribute, duty, or toll on any of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God.

Scripture on Toll

2

Toll references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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