1 Esdras 3:5

Let every one of us speak a sentence: he that shall overcome, and whose sentence shall seem wiser than the others, unto him shall the king Darius give great gifts, and great things in token of victory:

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Overview of 1 Esdras 3:5

Summary

Competition rules promise rewards for wisest statement

Event

Contest rules established

Estimated Time Period

c. 522 BC