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The Document Which Emperor Artaxerxes Gave to Ezra

11 Emperor Artaxerxes gave the following document to Ezra, the priest and scholar, who had a thorough knowledge of the laws and commands which the Lord had given to Israel:

12 “From Emperor Artaxerxes[a] to the priest Ezra, scholar in the Law of the God of Heaven.[b]
13 “I command that throughout my empire all the Israelite people, priests, and Levites that so desire be permitted to go with you to Jerusalem.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezra 7:12 Verses 12-26 are in Aramaic (see also 4.7).
  2. Ezra 7:12 Aramaic has an additional word, the meaning of which is unclear.

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