Ezra 7:13-15

Context
7:13 I have now issued a decree¹ 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 7:14 You are authorized³ by the king and his seven advisers to inquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of your God which is in your possession,⁴ 7:15 and to bring silver and gold which the king and his advisers have freely contributed to the God of Israel, who resides in Jerusalem,

[7:13] ¹tn Heb “from me is placed a decree.” So also in v. 21.

[7:13] ²map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.

[7:14] ³tn Aram “sent.”

[7:14] ⁴tn Aram “in your hand.”