1 Esdras 4:53-55

Common English Bible

⁵³ He wrote that all who depart from Babylon to rebuild the city should have their freedom, both they and their children and all the priests who depart as well. ⁵⁴ He wrote about the expenses and the priests’ holy garments in which they were to serve. ⁵⁵ He wrote that the expenses for the Levites should be supplied until the day when the temple would be completed and Jerusalem rebuilt.