Ezra 4:19

The Scriptures 1998

And I made the decree, and a search has been made, and it was found that this city in days of old has lifted up itself against sovereigns, and that rebellion and revolt have been made in it.

Cross References

Proverbs 25:2

It is the esteem of Elohim to hide a matter, And the esteem of sovereigns to search out a matter.

2 Kings 18:7

And יהוה  was with him – wherever he went he acted wisely. And he rebelled against the sovereign of Ashshur and did not serve him.

Ezra 5:17

And now, if it seems good to the sovereign, let a search be made in the sovereign’s treasure-house, which is there in Baḇ

Ezra 4:15

so that search be made in the book of the records of your fathers, and you find in the book of the records, and know, that this city is a rebellious city, and causing loss to sovereigns and provinces. And revolt was stirred up in it since days of old, for which cause this city was destroyed.

2 Kings 24:20

For this took place in Yerushalayim and Yehuḏ

Deuteronomy 13:14

then you shall inquire, search out, and ask diligently. And see if the matter is true and established that this abomination was done in your midst,

Ezra 4:18

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

Ezra 4:20

And mighty sovereigns have been over Yerushalayim, who have ruled over all beyond the River. And tax, excise, and toll were paid to them.