Ezra 4:19

New American Bible - revised edition

When at my command inquiry was made, it was verified that from ancient times this city has risen up against kings and that rebellion and sedition have been fostered there.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:7

The Lord was with him, and he succeeded in all he set out to do. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and did not serve him.

2 Kings 24:20

This befell Jerusalem and Judah because the Lord was so angry that he cast them out of his sight. Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

Ezra 4:15

so that inquiry may be made in the historical records of your fathers. In the historical records you will discover and verify that this is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces; its people have been acting seditiously there since ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.

Ezra 4:18

The communication which you sent us has been read in translation in my presence.

Ezra 4:20

Powerful kings once ruled in Jerusalem who controlled all West-of-Euphrates, and taxes, tributes, and tolls were paid to them.

Ezra 5:17

Now, if it please the king, let a search be made in the royal archives of Babylon to discover whether a decree really was issued by King Cyrus for the rebuilding of this house of God in Jerusalem. And may the king’s decision in this matter be communicated to us.”

Proverbs 25:2

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

Deuteronomy 13:14

that certain scoundrels have sprung up in your midst and have led astray the inhabitants of their city, saying, “Come, let us serve other gods,” whom you have not known,