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Ezra 4:19 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ezra 4:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 4 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. I commanded: Chald. by me a decree is set made insurrection: Chald. lifted up itself”
Ezra 4:19 (KJV)
Commentary on 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. Artaxerxes responded to the opponents' suggestion (v.15) by ordering archival research. The phrase 'I commanded, and search hath been made' shows royal initiative in verification rather than blindly accepting accusations. This demonstrates both Persian administrative sophistication and the king's cautiousness. The passive 'hath been made' suggests scribes conducted the actual research, but the king took responsibili...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 4:19
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“and didn't serve him.”
“but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”
“and made a covenant with him; he also brought him under an oath”
“if it seem good to the king”
“until he had cast them out from his presence. Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.”
“and know that this city is a rebellious city”
“and make search”