Royal provisions, exemptions and judgments

21And from me, I, King Artaxerxes, issue a decree to all the treasurers in Beyond the River: whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, asks of you, let it be done diligently.

22up to one hundred talents of silver, and up to one hundred cors of wheat, and up to one hundred baths of wine, and up to one hundred baths of oil, and salt without limit.

23Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be done diligently for the house of the God of heaven, lest wrath come upon the kingdom of the king and his sons.

24And we make known to you that it is not permitted to impose tribute, tax, or toll on any of the priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, temple servants, or servants of this house of God.

25And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges who may judge all the people who are beyond the River—all who know the laws of your God; and those who do not know them, you shall teach.

26And anyone who will not obey the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed on him promptly, whether for death, or for banishment, or for confiscation of goods, or for imprisonment.