Ezra 4:19

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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 therein.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:7

The LORD was with him; wherever he went forth he prospered: and he rebelled against the king of Ashur, and didn't serve him.

2 Kings 24:20

For through the anger of the LORD did it happen in Yerushalayim and Yehudah, until he had cast them out from his presence. Tzidkiyahu rebelled against the king of Bavel.

Ezra 4:15

that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers: so shall you 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 moved sedition within the same of old time; for which cause was this city laid waste.

Ezra 4:18

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

Ezra 4:20

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

Ezra 5:17

Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at Bavel, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Koresh the king to build this house of God at Yerushalayim; and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.

Proverbs 25:2

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

Deuteronomy 13:14

then shall you inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in the midst of you,