Ezra 4:19

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And I commanded; and search hath been made. And it is found, that this city of old time hath rebelled against kings, and seditions and wars have been raised therein.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal the word, and the glory of kings to search out the speech.

2 Kings 18:7

Wherefore the Lord also was with him: and in all things, to which he went forth, he behaved himself wisely. And he rebelled against the king of the Assyrians, and served him not.

Ezra 5:17

Now therefore if it seem good to the king, let him search in the king's library, which is in Babylon, whether it hath been decreed by Cyrus the king, that the house of God in Jerusalem should be built: and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.

Ezra 4:15

That search may be made in the books of the histories of thy fathers. And thou shalt find written in the records; and shalt know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to the kings and provinces, and that wars were raised therein of old time. For which cause also the city was destroyed.

2 Kings 24:20

For the Lord was angry against Jerusalem and against Juda, till he cast them out from his face. And Sedecias revolted from the king of Babylon.

Deuteronomy 13:14

Inquire carefully and diligently the truth of the thing by looking well into it: and if thou find that which is said to be certain, and that this abomination hath been really committed,

Ezra 4:18

The accusation, which you have sent to us, hath been plainly read before me.

Ezra 4:20

For there have been powerful kings in Jerusalem: who hare had dominion over all the country that is beyond the river, and have received tribute, and toll, and revenues.