Ezra 4:19

A Conservative Version

And I decreed, and search has been made. And it is found that this city of old time has made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made in it.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

2 Kings 18:7

And LORD was with him. Wherever he went forth he prospered. And he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and did not serve him.

Ezra 5:17

Now therefore, if it seems good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure-house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made from Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, an

Ezra 4:15

that search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. So thou shall find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to kings and provinces. And that they have made sedition wi

2 Kings 24:20

For it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah through the anger of LORD, until he had cast them out from his presence. And Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

Deuteronomy 13:14

then thou shall inquire, and make search, and ask diligently. And, behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in the midst of thee,

Ezra 4:18

The letter which ye sent to us has been plainly read before me.

Ezra 4:20

There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem who have ruled over all [the country] beyond the River, and tribute, custom, and toll, was paid to them.