Verse 23

all that `is' by the decree of the God of heaven, let be done diligently for the house of the God of heaven; for why is there wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons?

Referenced Verses

• Ezra 6:10-12 : 10 that they be bringing near sweet savours to the God of heaven, and praying for the life of the king, and of his sons. 11 `And by me is made a decree, that any one who changeth this thing, let wood be pulled down from his house, and being raised up, let him be smitten on it, and his house let be made a dunghill for this. 12 And God, who caused His name to dwell there, doth cast down any king and people that putteth forth his hand to change, to destroy this house of God that `is' in Jerusalem; I Darius have made a decree; speedily let it be done.'
• Ezra 7:13 : 13 By me hath been made a decree that every one who is willing, in my kingdom, of the people of Israel and of its priests and Levites, to go to Jerusalem with thee, doth go;
• Ezra 7:18 : 18 and that which to thee and to thy brethren is good to do with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God ye do.'
• Ps 119:4 : 4 Thou hast commanded us Thy precepts to keep diligently,
• Zech 12:3 : 3 And it hath come to pass, in that day, I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone to all the peoples, All loading it are completely pressed down, And gathered against it have been all nations of the earth.