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385 B
Markdown
13 lines
385 B
Markdown
# I hereby issue a decree that anyone ... who desires to go to Jerusalem
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In those days people needed permission from the king to resettle and rebuild in an area previously destroyed by the conquering nation.
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# I hereby issue a decree
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The phrase "hereby issue" means that Darius, by speaking, is issuing the decree. See Ezra 6:12.
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# may go with you
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The word "you" refers to Ezra.
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