Ezra 4:19

4:19 So I gave orders, ¹  and it was determined ²  that this city from long ago has been engaging in insurrection against kings. It has continually engaged in ³  rebellion and revolt.

Ezra 7:13

7:13 I have now issued a decree ⁴  that anyone in my kingdom from the people of Israel – even the priests and Levites – who wishes to do so may go up with you to Jerusalem. ⁵ 

¹ tn Aram “from me was placed a decree.”

² tn Aram “and they searched and found.”

³ tn Aram “are being done.”

⁴ tn Heb “from me is placed a decree.” So also in v. 21.

⁵ map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.