^{10 Ref} For Ezra had given his mind to learning the law of the Lord and doing it, and to teaching his rules and decisions in Israel.

^{11 Ref} Now this is a copy of the letter which King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra, the priest and the scribe, who put into writing the words of the orders of the Lord, and of his rules for Israel:

^{12 Ref} Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, scribe of the law of the God of heaven, all peace;

^{13 Ref} And now it is my order that all those of the people of Israel, and their priests and Levites in my kingdom, who are ready and have a desire to go to Jerusalem, are to go with you.