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
Ezra was a Jewish priest and scribe sent by King Artaxerxes of Persia to lead a group of exiles back to Jerusalem, where they were focused on rebuilding the temple and restoring religious practices after decades of captivity in Babylon. In this verse, the king grants Ezra authority over any leftover silver and gold, allowing him and his fellow leaders to use it as they see fit, as long as it aligns with God's will, which underscores the Persian rulers' support for Jewish religious autonomy. This reflects the broader historical period of the post-exilic era, where the Jewish people sought to reestablish their identity and worship under foreign rule.
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