4:19a I issued a decree, and a search was conducted.

Then I gave the command that the record books be searched.
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So I ordered my officials/servants to look in the ⌊old⌋ record books ⌊of the kingdom⌋.

4:19b It was discovered that this city has revolted against kings from ancient times,

They discovered that from ancient/past times this city has often risen up against kings/chiefs.
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⌊When they looked in the books,⌋ they found that ⌊as you (plur.) said,⌋ many times in the past ⌊the people of⌋ Jerusalem city rebelled against kings/rulers.

4:19c engaging in rebellion and sedition.

It is a city where revolts happen, a city that likes to rebel.
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⌊They also found that they⌋ provoked trouble for kings/rulers and would not submit to them.

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