13-14. Any of the people of Israel or their priests or Levites in my kingdom may go with you to Jerusalem if they want to. My seven advisers and I agree that you may go to Jerusalem and Judah to find out if the laws of your God are being obeyed.
15. When you go, take the silver and gold that I and my advisers are freely giving to the God of Israel, whose temple is in Jerusalem.
16. Take the silver and gold that you collect from everywhere in Babylonia. Also take the gifts that your own people and priests have so willingly contributed for the temple of your God in Jerusalem.
17. Use the money carefully to buy the best bulls, rams, lambs, grain, and wine. Then sacrifice them on the altar at God's temple in Jerusalem.
18. If any silver or gold is left, you and your people may use it for whatever pleases your God.
19. Give your God the other articles that have been contributed for use in his temple.