Ezra 6:7-12
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[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 in its place. [8] Moreover I make a decree what you shall do to these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses be given with all diligence to these men, that they be not hindered. [9] That which they have need of, both young bulls, and rams, and lambs, for burnt offerings to the God of heaven; [also] wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the word of the priests who are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail; [10] that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons. [11] Also I have made a decree, that whoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this: [12] and the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who shall put forth their hand to alter [the same], to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.
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Ezra 6:7-12 mentions Assyria, Babylon, Babylonia, Beyond the River, Ecbatana, Euphrates, Jerusalem, Media and Persia.
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