17 So if it pleases the king, let a search of the royal archives[a] in Babylon be conducted to see if it is true that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem.(A) Let the king’s decision regarding this matter be sent to us.(B)

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  1. 5:17 Lit treasure house

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