And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king’s treasure house.
And whatever else is needed for your God's temple that you need to provide, pay for it from the king's treasury.
King Artaxerxes is telling Ezra to use the royal treasury to cover any additional expenses needed for God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Ezra was a Jewish priest and scribe living in exile under the Persian Empire, specifically during the reign of King Artaxerxes I around 458 BC. This verse comes from a royal decree where the king authorized Ezra to use funds from the treasury for rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem and meeting any additional needs of God's house. It reflects the Persian policy of allowing subject peoples to practice their religion, as a way to maintain stability in their vast empire.
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