Ezra 4:19

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

I issued a decree and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has had uprisings against kings since ancient times, and there have been rebellions and revolts in it.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.

2 Kings 18:7

The Lord was with him, and wherever he went he prospered.  He rebelled against the king of Assyria and did not serve him.

Ezra 5:17

So if it pleases the king, let a search of the royal archives  in Babylon be conducted to see if it is true that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem.  Let the king’s decision regarding this matter be sent to us.

Ezra 4:15

that a search should be made in your predecessors’ record books.  In these record books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces. There have been revolts in it since ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.

2 Kings 24:20

Because of the Lord’s anger,  it came to the point in Jerusalem and Judah that he finally banished them from his presence.  Then Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

Deuteronomy 13:14

you are to enquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable act has been done among you,

Ezra 4:18

The letter you sent us has been translated and read  , in my presence.

Ezra 4:20

Powerful kings have also ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the River Euphrates, and tribute, duty, and land tax were paid to them.