Ezra 4:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I had the old records checked. It is true that for years Jerusalem has rebelled and caused trouble for other kings and nations.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:7

The LORD helped Hezekiah, so he was successful in everything he did. He even rebelled against the king of Assyria, refusing to be his servant.

2 Kings 24:20

It was Zedekiah who finally rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. The people of Judah and Jerusalem had made the LORD so angry that he finally turned his back on them. That's why these horrible things were happening.

Ezra 4:15

If you look up the official records of your ancestors, you will find that Jerusalem has constantly rebelled and has led others to rebel against kings and provinces. That's why the city was destroyed in the first place.

Ezra 4:18

After your letter was translated and read to me,

Ezra 4:20

And powerful kings have ruled Western Province from Jerusalem and have collected all kinds of taxes.

Ezra 5:17

Your Majesty, please order someone to look up the old records in Babylonia and find out if King Cyrus really did give orders to rebuild God's temple in Jerusalem. We will do whatever you think we should.

Proverbs 25:2

God is praised for being mysterious; rulers are praised for explaining mysteries.

Deuteronomy 13:14

You must carefully find out if the rumour is true. Then if the people of that town have actually done such a disgusting thing in your own country,