Ezra 4:16

We therefore declare to the king, that, if that city be built, and its walls be set up, thou shalt not have peace.

We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.

We inform the king that if this city is built and the walls finished, then you will have no possession beyond the River.