Ezra 4:19

Modern English Version

I commanded, and a search has been made, and it is found that this city has in the past made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and revolt have occurred there.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:7

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

2 Kings 24:20

Because of the anger of the Lord this happened in Jerusalem and Judah until He threw them out from His presence. But Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

Ezra 4:15

so that a search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers. There you will find in the book of the records and realize that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to kings and provinces, and that they have incited revolt within it in former times—for which cause this city was destroyed.

Ezra 4:18

“The letter which you sent to us has been translated and read before me.

Ezra 4:20

There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over the whole province 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 a search be made in the king’s treasure house, there in Babylon, whether it is so, that a decree was made by Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem. May the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.”

Proverbs 25:2

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

Deuteronomy 13:14

then you shall inquire, search out, and ask diligently. And behold, if it be true and certain that such an abomination has been among you,