61 So he took the letters, went out, came to Babylon, and told it to all his kindred. (WEB) 62 They praised the God of their ancestors, because he had given them freedom and liberty (WEB) 63 to go up and to build Jerusalem and the temple which is called by his name. They feasted with instruments of music and gladness for seven days. (WEB)
1 Esdras 4:61–63
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