1 Esdras 4:53

53 He wrote that all who depart from Babylon to rebuild the city should have their freedom, both they and their children and all the priests who depart as well.

1 Esdras 4:53 In-Context

51 He wrote that twenty talents a year should be given for the building of the temple until it was completely rebuilt.

52 In addition, ten talents a year should be given for entirely burned offerings that are provided daily on the altar, in keeping with the commandment that they make seventeen offerings in all.

53 He wrote that all who depart from Babylon to rebuild the city should have their freedom, both they and their children and all the priests who depart as well.

54 He wrote about the expenses and the priests' holy garments in which they were to serve.

55 He wrote that the expenses for the Levites should be supplied until the day when the temple would be completed and Jerusalem rebuilt.