1 Esdras 8:7-9

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

⁷ For Ezra possessed great knowledge, so that he omitted nothing from the law of the Lord or the commandments, but taught all Israel all the ordinances and judgements.

The King’s Mandate

⁸ The following is a copy of the written commission from King Artaxerxes that was delivered to Ezra the priest and reader of the law of the Lord:

⁹ ‘King Artaxerxes to Ezra the priest and reader of the law of the Lord, greeting.