3 This Esdras went up from Babylon as a skilled scribe in the law of Moses, which was given by the God of Israel. (WEB) 4 The king honored him, for he found favor in his sight in all his requests. (WEB) 5 There went up with him also some of the children of Israel, and of the priests, Levites, holy singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants to Jerusalem (WEB)
1 Esdras 8:3–5
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