1 Esdras 7:15

15 because he had changed the will of the king of the Assyrians concerning them, to strengthen their hands for the service of the Lord God of Israel.

1 Esdras 7:15 In-Context

13 The people of Israel who had returned from exile ate it, all those who had separated themselves from the abominations of the peoples of the land and sought the Lord.

14 They also kept the festival of unleavened bread seven days, rejoicing before the Lord,

15 because he had changed the will of the king of the Assyrians concerning them, to strengthen their hands for the service of the Lord God of Israel.