1 Esdras 8:10

10 "In my generosity I have decided to decree that throughout my empire any of the Jews who so desire, including priests and Levites, may go with you to Jerusalem.

1 Esdras 8:10 In-Context

8 The following is a copy of the decree that Emperor Artaxerxes gave to Ezra, the priest and scholar of the Law of the Lord:

9 "From Emperor Artaxerxes to the priest Ezra, scholar of the Law of the Lord, greetings.

10 "In my generosity I have decided to decree that throughout my empire any of the Jews who so desire, including priests and Levites, may go with you to Jerusalem.

11 I and the seven counselors who have the title "Friends of the Emperor' have decided that all who wish to do so may go with you.

12 Let them investigate the conditions in Jerusalem and Judah to see how well the Law of the Lord is being obeyed.