Although the Persians were very tolerant of local government and religion, taxation was severe and could be paid only in precious metals. — Compare Nehemiah 5: 1 - 5, 15; 9: 36, 37; 13: 15, 16, 20.
फ़ारसी साम्राज्य के आख़िरी वर्ष बहुत ही अशान्त समय थे, जो क्षत्रपों के विद्रोह से चिन्हित थे ।