Ezra 5:17

So if it pleases the king, let a search of the royal archives in Babylon be conducted to see if it is true that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. Let the king’s decision regarding this matter be sent to us.

Ezra 4:15

that a search should be made in your fathers’ record books. In these record books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces. There have been revolts in it since ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.

Ezra 4:19

I issued a decree and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has had uprisings against kings since ancient times, and there have been rebellions and revolts in it.

Ezra 6:1-5

King Darius gave the order, and they searched in the library of Babylon in the archives.

Proverbs 25:2

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

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Summary

Ezra 5:17

Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.

Let there be

Ezra 4:15

Ezra 6:1

Proverbs 25:2

A decree

Ezra 6:3

Bible References

Let there be

King Darius gave the order, and they searched in the library of Babylon in the archives.

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

A decree

In the first year of King Cyrus, he issued a decree concerning the house of God in Jerusalem:

Let the house be rebuilt as a place for offering sacrifices, and let its original foundations be retained. Its height is to be 90 feet and its width 90 feet,