And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your God.
Whatever you and your fellow priests think is right to do with the remaining silver and gold, do it according to your God's will.
The writer is recording King Artaxerxes giving Ezra complete freedom to use any leftover temple funds as he and the other priests see fit, trusting them to follow God's guidance.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a letter from Persian King Artaxerxes to Ezra around 458 BC, authorizing Ezra's mission to return to Jerusalem and restore proper worship at the temple. The king had provided substantial funds from the royal treasury for temple operations and sacrifices. This shows the remarkable religious freedom the Persians granted to their subjects, allowing Jewish leaders to manage temple affairs according to their own religious convictions.
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