Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel.
Esta es una copia de la carta que el rey Artajerjes le dio a Esdras el sacerdote, quien era un escriba—alguien que estudiaba y copiaba los mandamientos y las leyes del Señor dados a Israel.
El rey Artajerjes le entregó una carta oficial a Esdras, quien era sacerdote y experto en las leyes de Dios.
📚 Contexto Histórico
This takes place around 458 BC during the Persian Empire's rule over the former Babylonian territories. Ezra was a Jewish priest and scribe living in Babylon who had gained favor with King Artaxerxes I. The Persian policy generally allowed conquered peoples to return to their homelands and practice their religions, seeing this as a way to maintain peace and loyalty throughout their vast empire.
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