7:13 I have now issued a decree 1 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. 2
Ezra 7:18
7:18 You may do whatever seems appropriate to you and your colleagues 3 with the rest of the silver and the gold, in keeping with the will of your God.
1 tnHeb “from me is placed a decree.” So also in v. 21.
2 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.