10. Ezra had worked hard to know and obey the Teachings of the Lord and to teach his rules and commands to the Israelites.
11. King Artaxerxes had given a letter to Ezra, a priest and teacher who taught about the commands and laws the Lord gave Israel. This is a copy of the letter:
12. From Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, a teacher of the Law of the God of heaven.Greetings.