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14 Moreover I have issued a decree and made a statute and sent some of my friends to inquire concerning the welfare of Judah and Jerusalem, and also to inquire concerning the law of your God which is in your hand; 15 And to carry the king's silver and gold, which I have freely offered for the house of the LORD whose habitation is in Jerusalem, 16 And all the silver and gold that shall be found in all the province of Babylon shall go with you, and the priests and the Levites and all who wish to go with you may go to the house of God which is in Jerusalem, 17 That you may buy wisely with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meal offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of your God which is in Jerusalem. 18 And whatsoever shall seem good to you and to your brethren to do with the rest of this money, do according to the will of your God. 19 The vessels also that are given you for the service of the house of your God you shall deliver before the God who is in Jerusalem. 20 And the rest of the vessels which you may need for the service of the house of your God you shall take and give out of the king's treasure house. Ezra 7:14-20, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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