Ezr 8:25-27 | TNotes | STEP | 8:25 The items that the leaders were in charge of transporting included offerings for the Temple and sacrifices. Because these gifts belonged to God and were holy (8:28 ), it was necessary that the priests care for them.

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‏ Ezra 8:25-27

8:25 ^a The items that the leaders were in charge of transporting included offerings for the Temple and sacrifices. Because these gifts belonged to God and were holy (8:28 ^b), it was necessary that the priests care for them.
Summary for Ezra 8:26-27: 8:26-27 ^c The Persians and supportive Jews had given an enormous amount of money. It was a huge risk to transport it without a royal escort.