1 Esdras 4:55

55 the Levites must be supported until the Temple and Jerusalem are completely rebuilt,

1 Esdras 4:55 In-Context

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.

54 The emperor's orders gave specific instructions, as follows: the priests must be supported, their robes for the Temple service must be provided,

55 the Levites must be supported until the Temple and Jerusalem are completely rebuilt,

56 and land and wages must be provided for all the guards of the city.

57 He also reaffirmed Cyrus' instructions that all the small utensils and Temple treasures that Cyrus had set aside should be returned to Jerusalem.