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?

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

You have commanded us
To keep Your precepts diligently.

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(A)And it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem (B)a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it.

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18 And whatever seems good to you and your brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, do it according to the will of your God.

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13 I issue a decree that all those of the people of Israel and the priests and Levites in my realm, who volunteer to go up to Jerusalem, may go with you.

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10 (A)that they may offer sacrifices of sweet aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

11 Also I issue a decree that whoever alters this edict, let a timber be pulled from his house and erected, and let him be hanged on it; (B)and let his house be made a refuse heap because of this. 12 And may the God who causes His (C)name to dwell there destroy any king or people who put their hand to alter it, or to destroy this [a]house of God which is in Jerusalem. I Darius issue a decree; let it be done diligently.

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  1. Ezra 6:12 Temple

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