Ezra 5:17
So now, if it pleases the king, let a search be conducted in the king’s treasure house [in the royal archives] there in Babylon to see if it is true that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to rebuild this house of God at Jerusalem; and let the king send us his decision concerning this matter.”
Ezra 4:15
in order that a search may be made in the record books of your fathers. And you will discover in the record books and learn that this is a rebellious city, damaging to kings and provinces, and that in the past they have incited rebellion within it. That is why that city was laid waste (destroyed).
Ezra 4:19
I have issued a command and a search has been made, and it has been discovered that this city [Jerusalem] in earlier times has revolted against the kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been perpetrated in it.
Ezra 6:1-5
Then King Darius issued a decree, and a search was conducted in Babylon in the archives where the treasures [and records] were stored.
Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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Let there be
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Let there be
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.