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Even emperors search their archives
Ezra-Nehemiah repeatedly shows Persian kings searching their archives before deciding anything about Jerusalem, and finding documents.
If emperors consult their records, how much more should we?
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Mighty rulers wouldn't actually comb archives over a tiny province, so the stories are a lesson. They model a way of life for a people without a king: consult your written traditions before you act.
Bible reference: Ezra 5–6
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 213–215
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