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Ezra 5:17 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Ezra 5:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 5 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Ezra 5:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 5:17
The chapter concludes with a respectful request: "if it seem good to the king, let there be search made." The Aramaic formula acknowledges royal prerogative while suggesting appropriate action. Tatnai did not prejudge the case but requested archival investigation—a procedurally correct approach that served divine purposes. The "treasure house" (beth ginzaya) in Babylon housed imperial records and valuables, including conquered temple treasures and administrative documents.The request to "send his pleasure to us concerning this matter" deferred to Darius's judgment. This neutral tone—neither co...
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Cross-References for Ezra 5:17
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“and know that this city is a rebellious city”
“and search was made in the house of the archives”
“but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”
“and search has been made”