“And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,”
I, Artaxerxes, decree to all the treasurers in the provinces beyond the river that whatever Ezra asks of you be given him speedily. The personal involvement of the king and the directive to his provincial treasurers ensure that Ezra\'s authority to requisition resources is backed by imperial force and that local officials cannot obstruct his mission. The emphasis on speed—"speedily"—reflects the urgency of the restoration project and the royal determination to remove obstacles. This verse demonstrates that imperial backing for religious missions is most effective when communicated directly to all relevant officials and when the ruler personally commits to enforcement.
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