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Then the decree of Koresh went forth:
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“Those among the people of Yehudah who desire to return to Yerushalayim may go.
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Let them rebuild the House of their Elohim.
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Let neighbors assist them with silver, gold, goods, animals, and provisions.”
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The captives lifted their voices in thanksgiving.
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The power that had carried them away no longer possessed authority to hold them.