Ezra 4:19

Lighthouse Bible 2006

And I commanded, 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

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

2 Kings 24:20

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

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 rebelled within the same since a long time ago: for which cause was this city destroyed.

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 Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid to them.

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 by Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his wishes to us concerning this matter.

Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor 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 among you;