^{19 Ref} And I gave orders for a search to be made, and it is certain that in the past this town has made trouble for kings, and that outbursts against authority have taken place there.

^{20 Ref} Further, there have been great kings in Jerusalem, ruling over all the country across the river, to whom they gave taxes and payments in goods and forced payments.

²¹ Give an order now, that these men are to do nothing more, and that the building of the town is to be stopped, till I give an order.

^{22 Ref} Be certain to do this with all care: do not let trouble be increased to the king's damage.