Ezra 7:10-12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
10 (A)Ezra had set his heart on the study and practice of the law of the Lord and on teaching statutes and ordinances in Israel.
The Decree of Artaxerxes. 11 This is a copy of the rescript which King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest-scribe, the scribe versed in matters concerning the Lord’s commandments and statutes for Israel:
12 (B)“Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, scribe of the law of the God of heaven, greetings! And now,
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Ezra 7:10-12
New International Version
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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