22 up to 7,500 pounds[a] of silver, 500 bushels[b] of wheat, 550 gallons[c] of wine, 550 gallons of oil, and salt without limit.[d] 23 Whatever is commanded by the God of the heavens must be done diligently for the house of the God of the heavens, so that wrath will not fall on the realm of the king and his sons.(A) 24 Be advised that you do not have authority to impose tribute, duty, and land tax on any priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God.

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Footnotes

  1. 7:22 Lit 100 talents
  2. 7:22 Lit 100 cors
  3. 7:22 Lit 100 baths
  4. 7:22 Lit without instruction

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