Ezra 4:19
Pursuant to my edict, an investigation has been undertaken. It is noted that this city has fomented rebellion against kings from time immemorial, and that rebellion and sedition has occurred in it.
2 Kings 18:7
So the LORD was with him, and Hezekiah prospered wherever he went, even when he rebelled against the king of Assyria, refusing to serve him.
Deuteronomy 13:14
You must thoroughly investigate and inquire if it is true that this detestable thing exists among you. If it is so,
2 Kings 24:20
because through the LORD's anger these things happened to Jerusalem and Judah until he threw them from his presence.
Ezra 4:15
urging that a search may be made in the official registers of your predecessors. You will discover in the registers that this city is a rebellious city, that it is damaging to both kings and provinces, that it has been moved to sedition from time immemorial, and that because of this it was destroyed.
Ezra 5:17-2
Accordingly, with your approval we suggest that a search be conducted within the king's treasury at Babylon to verify whether or not King Cyrus ever issued such a decree to reconstruct this Temple of God in Jerusalem. Then please notify us concerning the king's pleasure in this matter.
Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Ezekiel 17:13-19
Then he took one of the royal descendants, made a covenant with him, and put him under an oath of loyalty, taking the leaders of the land captive