Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

1 Esdras 4:53

And that all they that went from Babylon to build the city should have free liberty, as well they as their posterity, and all the priests that went away.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
and that all they that went from Babylon to build the city should have free liberty, as well they as their posterity, and all the priests that went away.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
And that all they that went from Babylon to build the city should have free liberty, as well they as their posterity, and all the priests that went away.
King James Version