Charles Ellicott Commentary Ezra 4:19

"And I decreed, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein." — Ezra 4:19 (ASV)

Insurrection. —Never against Persia; but such as those alluded to in 2 Kings 24:0.