Ezra 7:22 nasb — even up to talents of silver, 100 kors of wheat, 100 baths of wine, 100 baths of oil, and salt as needed.

NASB

"even up to talents of silver, 100 kors of wheat, 100 baths of wine, 100 baths of oil, and salt as needed."

— Ezra 7:22, NASB

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Ezra 7 — Context

19

"Also the utensils which are given to you for the service of the house of your God, deliver in full before the God of Jerusalem.

20

"The rest of the needs for the house of your God, for which you may have occasion to provide, provide for it from the royal treasury.

21

"I, even I, King Artaxerxes, issue a decree to all the treasurers who are in the provinces beyond the River, that whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, may require of you, it shall be done diligently,

22

even up to talents of silver, 100 kors of wheat, 100 baths of wine, 100 baths of oil, and salt as needed.

23

"Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be done with zeal for the house of the God of heaven, so that there will not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons.

24

"We also inform you that it is not allowed to impose tax, tribute or toll on any of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, Nethinim or servants of this house of God.

25

"You, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges that they may judge all the people who are in the province beyond the River, even all those who know the laws of your God; and you may teach anyone who is ignorant of them.

Ezra 7:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 7:22 say?
Ezra 7:22 in the NASB reads: “even up to talents of silver, 100 kors of wheat, 100 baths of wine, 100 baths of oil, and salt as needed.”
Where is Ezra 7:22 in the Bible?
Ezra 7:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 7, verse 22.
Who wrote Ezra?
Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.
What are the major themes of Ezra?
Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 7:22.
What translation should I read Ezra 7:22 in?
Ezra 7:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezra 7:22?
Ezra 7:22 reads (NASB): “even up to talents of silver, 100 kors of wheat, 100 baths of wine, 100 baths of oil, and salt as needed.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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