That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.
Search through the official records of your ancestors, and you will discover in those records that this city has always been rebellious and harmful to kings and provinces. You'll find that the people have stirred up trouble and revolt from ancient times, which is why this city was destroyed in the first place.
The enemies of Jerusalem are telling the Persian king to check historical records, claiming they will prove Jerusalem has always been a troublesome, rebellious city that threatens rulers.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ezra, the Jewish exiles had returned to Jerusalem from Babylon and were working to rebuild the city under Persian rule. Their enemies sent a letter to King Artaxerxes, accusing the Jews of historical rebellion and urging him to consult ancient royal records to verify that Jerusalem had previously been destroyed due to sedition against kings and provinces. This episode highlights the political intrigue and opposition faced by the returning exiles as they sought to restore their homeland.
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