en_tn_condensed/ezr/05/17.md

General Information:

The letter from Tattenai to the king that began in Ezra 5:7 continues. Tattenai has finished telling the king what the Judeans told him and now asks the king to see if what the Judeans told him was true.

may it be investigated

This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: "I would like you to have someone investigate this matter" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)

if a decree from King Cyrus was issued

This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: "if King Cyrus issued a decree" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)