Ezra 7:22-24
Legacy Standard Bible
22 even up to [a]100 talents of silver, [b]100 kors of wheat, [c]100 baths of wine, [d]100 baths of oil, and salt without written order.
23 Whatever is [e]decreed by the God of heaven, let it be done with zeal for the house of the God of heaven, (A)so that there will not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons.
24 We also make known to you that (B)it is not allowed to [f]impose tribute, custom, or toll (C)on any of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God.
Footnotes
- Ezra 7:22 Approx. 3.75 tons or 3.4 metric tons, a talent was approx. 75 lb. or 34 kg
- Ezra 7:22 Approx. 650 bu. or 23 metric tons, a kor was approx. 6.5 bu. or 230 l
- Ezra 7:22 Approx. 600 gal. or 2.3 metric tons, a bath was approx. 6 gal. or 23 l
- Ezra 7:22 Approx. 600 gal. or 2.3 metric tons, a bath was approx. 6 gal. or 23 l
- Ezra 7:23 Lit from the decree of
- Ezra 7:24 Lit throw on them
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