23 Whatever [a]is commanded by the God of heaven, let it diligently be done for the [b]house of the God of heaven. For why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?

24 Also we inform you that it shall not be lawful to impose tax, tribute, or custom on any of the priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, Nethinim, or servants of this house of God. 25 And you, Ezra, according to your God-given wisdom, (A)set magistrates and judges who may judge all the people who are in the region beyond the River, all such as know the laws of your God; and (B)teach those who do not know them.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezra 7:23 Lit. is from the decree
  2. Ezra 7:23 Temple

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