Ezr 6:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8–10 : Darius went even further. He ordered that money from the royal treasury should be used to help the Jews finish the temple (Ezra 6:8 ). He also commanded that the priests be given everything they needed for sacrifices, so they could pray for the king and his sons (Ezra 6:9–10 ). Darius respected the God of Israel and valued the prayers of His people. This reminds us that it is wise for rulers to seek the prayers of believers, and believers should pray for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1

‏ Ezra 6:8

v. 8–10: Darius went even further. He ordered that money from the royal treasury should be used to help the Jews finish the temple (Ezra 6:8 ^a). He also commanded that the priests be given everything they needed for sacrifices, so they could pray for the king and his sons (Ezra 6:9–10 ^b). Darius respected the God of Israel and valued the prayers of His people. This reminds us that it is wise for rulers to seek the prayers of believers, and believers should pray for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1–2 ^c).