Ezra 5:17
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.
Cross-reference
Ezra 6:2
Parallel
In Ezra 6:2, the search yields a scroll at Achmetha — the direct result of the request.
Ezra 6:3–5
Parallel
In Ezra 6:3-5, the discovered decree of Cyrus is quoted, fulfilling the purpose of the search request.
Ezra 4:15
Contrast
In Ezra 4:15, adversaries also request a search of records, but to find evidence of rebellion—opposite intent from the search for Cyrus's decree.
Ezra 4:19
Contrast
In Ezra 4:19, a previous search by Artaxerxes found rebellion — the same method now requested for Cyrus's decree, but with opposite intent.
Proverbs 25:2
Related theme
Proverbs 25:2 states it is the honor of kings to search out a matter — exactly what the king is asked to do here.
Nehemiah 2:5
Parallel
In Nehemiah 2:5, a similar respectful request is made to a Persian king about Jerusalem — parallel in form and context.