KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And whatever else is needed for your God's temple that you need to provide, pay for it from the king's treasury.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Artaxerxes is telling Ezra to use the royal treasury to cover any additional expenses needed for God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King Artaxerxes' decree allowing Ezra to return to Jerusalem around 458 BC to restore proper worship at the rebuilt temple. The Persian king was not only permitting the Jewish religious reforms but was financially backing them from his own royal funds. This generous support reflects the Persian policy of supporting local religions within their empire to maintain stability and loyalty.
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