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10 Ezra had always given his time and attention to studying and obeying the law of the Lord. He also loved to teach its rules and commandments to others in Israel.

King Artaxerxes’ Letter to Ezra

11 Ezra was a priest and teacher. He knew much about the commands and laws the Lord gave Israel. This is a copy of the letter King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the teacher:

12 [a] From King Artaxerxes,

To Ezra the priest, a teacher of the law of the God of heaven:

Greetings!

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Footnotes

  1. Ezra 7:12 Here, the text changes from Hebrew to Aramaic.

10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching(A) its decrees and laws in Israel.

King Artaxerxes’ Letter to Ezra

11 This is a copy of the letter King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra the priest, a teacher of the Law, a man learned in matters concerning the commands and decrees of the Lord for Israel:

12 Artaxerxes, king of kings,(B)

To Ezra the priest, teacher of the Law of the God of heaven:

Greetings.

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