Ezra 4:19

A decree has been issued by me, and a search has been made and it has been discovered that that city has risen up against the kings in past days, that rebellion and revolt have been perpetrated in it,

2 Kings 18:7

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

Deuteronomy 13:14

then you shall investigate and search out and inquire thoroughly. If it is true and the matter established that this abomination has been done among you,

2 Kings 24:20

For through the anger of the Lord this came about in Jerusalem and Judah until He cast them out from His presence. And Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

Ezra 4:15

so that a search may be made in the record books of your fathers. And you will discover in the record books and learn that that city is a rebellious city and damaging to kings and provinces, and that they have incited revolt within it in past days; therefore that city was laid waste.

Ezra 5:17-2

“Now if it pleases the king, let a search be conducted in the king’s treasure house, which is there in Babylon, if it be that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to rebuild this house of God at Jerusalem; and let the king send to us his decision concerning this matter.”

Proverbs 25:2

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

Ezekiel 17:13-19

He took one of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land,

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Summary

Ezra 4:19

And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.

Search

Proverbs 25:2

And it is found

2 Kings 18:7

2 Kings 24:20

Ezekiel 17:13

General references

Luke 20:22

Bible References

Search

Then King Darius issued a decree, and search was made in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon.

then you shall investigate and search out and inquire thoroughly. If it is true and the matter established that this abomination has been done among you,

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

And it is found

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

For through the anger of the Lord this came about in Jerusalem and Judah until He cast them out from His presence. And Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

He took one of the royal

family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. He also took away the mighty of the land,

General references

Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”