Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
Furthermore, I am making an official order about what you should do for the Jewish leaders who are building this house of God: from the king's treasury, specifically from the taxes collected from the province beyond the river, you must immediately provide funding to these men so that their work will not be delayed.
King Darius is commanding his officials to use government funds to support the Jews rebuilding God's temple so nothing will slow down their work.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezra, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were facing opposition while trying to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. King Darius of Persia, after verifying ancient records, reaffirmed the earlier decree by King Cyrus that authorized this reconstruction and provided funding. He specifically ordered that the costs be covered from the royal tribute collected beyond the river to ensure the project proceeded without delays.
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