The Search for the Decree of Cyrus
William Jones. Ezra 6:1-5 Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.… Learn — 1. Honest and thorough investigation promotes the interests of religion and of the Church of God. 2. The advantage of written history. 3. How great should be our gratitude for the sacred writings. (William Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. WEB: Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the archives, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.