Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?
Whatever the God of heaven commands, let it be carried out carefully for the house of the God of heaven. Why should God's anger come against the king's kingdom and his sons?
The writer is saying that God's commands should be followed completely and carefully to avoid bringing His anger upon the kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ezra, which chronicles the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, this verse comes from a decree issued by King Artaxerxes of Persia around 458 BC. The king was supporting Ezra, a priest and scribe, to lead reforms, teach the Law of God, and rebuild the temple, as part of Persia's policy of allowing subject peoples to practice their religions for the sake of empire stability. This reflects the broader historical context of Persian rule, where rulers sought to avoid divine displeasure to protect their kingdoms from potential disasters.
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