Ezra 6:8-10

The Decree of Darius

⁸ Moreover, _z I make a decree regarding what you shall do for these elders of the Jews for the rebuilding of this house of God. The cost is to be paid to these men in full and without delay from the royal revenue, the tribute of the province from Beyond the River. ⁹ And whatever is needed - bulls, rams, or sheep for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, or oil, as the priests at Jerusalem require - let that be given to them day by day without fail, ¹⁰ that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven _a and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

1. Cross References
   Ezra 7:13
   I make a decree that anyone of the people of Israel or their priests or Levites in my kingdom, who freely offers to go to Jerusalem, may go with you.
   Ezra 7:21
   And I, Artaxerxes the king, make a decree to all the treasurers in the province Beyond the River: Whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, requires of you, let it be done with all diligence.
   
2. Cross References
   Jeremiah 29:7
   But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.
   1 Timothy 2:2
   For kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.