Ezra 4:15
Konteks4:15 so that he may initiate a search of the records 1 of his predecessors 2 and discover in those records 3 that this city is rebellious 4 and injurious to both kings and provinces, producing internal revolts 5 from long ago. 6 It is for this very reason that this city was destroyed.
Ezra 6:12
Konteks6:12 May God who makes his name to reside there overthrow any king or nation 7 who reaches out 8 to cause such change so as to destroy this temple of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given orders. Let them be carried out with precision!”
[4:15] 1 tn Aram “the book of the minutes.”
[4:15] 2 tn Aram “of your fathers.”
[4:15] 3 tn Aram “discover…and learn.” For stylistic reasons this has been translated as a single concept.
[4:15] 4 tn Aram “is a rebellious city.”
[4:15] 5 tn Aram “revolts they are making in its midst.”