Ezra 6:6-12

Leeser(i) 6 Now Thathnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-bozenai, and your companions the Apharsachites, who are beyond the river, be ye far from there: 7 Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God on its site. 8 And by me is the order given what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God, that out of the king’s property, arising out of the tax beyond the river, the expenses shall forthwith be given unto these men, that they be not hindered. 9 And what they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt-offerings unto the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the requirement of the priests who are a Jerusalem, shall be given unto them day by day, without fail. 10 That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savors unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and of his sons. 11 Also is by me the order given, that if any man should alter this command, timber shall be pulled down from his house, and being set up, he shall be hanged thereon; and his house shall be made a dunghill for this. 12 And may the God that causeth his name to dwell there cast down every king and people that will stretch forth their hand to alter, to destroy this house of God which is in Jerusalem. I Darius have given the order: let it be done speedily.