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 

[4:19]  ¹ tn Aram “from me was placed a decree.”

[4:19]  ² tn Aram “and they searched and found.”

[4:19]  ³ tn Aram “are being done.”

[7:13]  ⁴ tn Heb “from me is placed a decree.” So also in v. 21.

[7:13]  ⁵ map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.