1 Esdras 4:51

51 Each year 1,500 pounds of silver would be given for the construction of the Temple until it was finished.

1 Esdras 4:51 In-Context

49 The emperor also provided letters for all the Jews who wished to return to Jerusalem. These letters guaranteed their freedom and ordered all governors, treasurers, and other administrators not to interfere with them in any way.

50 All the land that they acquired was to be exempt from taxation, and the Edomites were to surrender the villages they had taken from the Jews.

51 Each year 1,500 pounds of silver would be given for the construction of the Temple until it was finished.

52 In addition, 750 pounds of silver would be given each year to provide for the seventeen burnt offerings to be offered in the Temple each day.

53 All the Jews who left Babylonia to build the city of Jerusalem would be granted their freedom, together with their children and the priests.