Ezra 6:16

6:16 The people ¹  of Israel – the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles ²  – observed the dedication of this temple of God with joy.

Ezra 6:18

6:18 They appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their divisions over the worship of God at Jerusalem, ³  in accord with ⁴  the book of Moses.

Ezra 7:13

7:13 I have now issued a decree ⁵  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. ⁶ 

Ezra 7:24

7:24 Furthermore, be aware of the fact ⁷  that you have no authority to impose tax, tribute, or toll on any of the priests, the Levites, the musicians, the doorkeepers, the temple servants, or the attendants at the temple of this God.

[6:16]  ¹ tn Aram “sons of.”

[6:16]  ² tn Aram “sons of the exile.”

[6:18]  ³ map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.

[6:18]  ⁴ tn Aram “according to the writing of.”

[7:13]  ⁵ tn Heb “from me is placed a decree.” So also in v. 21.

[7:13]  ⁶ map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.

[7:24]  ⁷ tn Aram “we are making known to you.”