דֵּךְdêk

Same root

• דָּאdâʼ · H1668this
• דִּכֵּןdikkên · H1797this
• דֵּןdên · H1836this

Where it appears

Appears 13 times in the Bible.

• Ezra 4:13 And the king should know that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, it will be much to your disadvantage, for the Jews will then refuse to pay their tribute, customs, and tolls to you.
• Ezra 4:15 We suggest that a search be made in your ancestors’ records, where you will discover what a rebellious city this has been in the past. In fact, it was destroyed because of its long and troublesome history of revolt against the kings and countries who controlled it.
• Ezra 4:16 We declare to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, the province west of the Euphrates River will be lost to you.”
• Ezra 4:19 I ordered a search of the records and have found that Jerusalem has indeed been a hotbed of insurrection against many kings. In fact, rebellion and revolt are normal there!
• Ezra 4:21 Therefore, issue orders to have these men stop their work. That city must not be rebuilt except at my express command.
• Ezra 5:8 “The king should know that we went to the construction site of the Temple of the great God in the province of Judah. It is being rebuilt with specially prepared stones, and timber is being laid in its walls. The work is going forward with great energy and success.