10 Having determined to deal graciously, I have given orders that those of the nation of the Jews, and of the priests and Levites, and of those within our realm who are willing and freely choose to, should go with you to Jerusalem. (WEB) 11 As many therefore as are so disposed, let them depart with you, as it has seemed good both to me and my seven friends the counselors, (WEB) 12 that they may look to the affairs of Judea and Jerusalem, in accordance with what is in the Lord’s law, (WEB)
1 Esdras 8:10–12
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