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I hereby issue a decree that anyone ... who desires to go to Jerusalem

In those days people needed permission from the king to resettle and rebuild in an area previously destroyed by the conquering nation.

I hereby issue a decree

The phrase "hereby issue" means that Darius, by speaking, is issuing the decree. See Ezra 6:12.

may go with you

The word "you" refers to Ezra.