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together with all the silver and gold you receive throughout the province of Bavel and the voluntary offerings of the people and the cohanim that have been offered willingly for the house of their God in Yerushalayim.
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"You are to spend this money carefully on young bulls, rams, and lambs, with their grain offerings and drink offerings; and offer them on the altar of the house of your God in Yerushalayim.
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Whatever seems good to you and your kinsmen to do with the rest of the silver and gold, do it according to the will of your God.
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"The articles given to you for the service of the house of your God, deliver to the God of Yerushalayim.
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"Whatever else may be needed for the house of your God that you have to supply, you may supply from the royal treasury.