15 so that there may be an investigation of the book of records of your ancestors.+ You will find in the book of records and learn that this city is a rebellious city, injurious to kings and provinces,* and within it have been those stirring up sedition from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.+

6 That night the king could not sleep.* So he said to bring the book of the historical records of the times,+ and it was read to the king.