Charles Ellicott Commentary Ezra 6:8

"Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king`s goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses be given with all diligence unto these men, that they be not hindered." — Ezra 6:8 (ASV)

Moreover. — I also make my decree.

Of the king’s goods. — From the tribute collected to be sent to Persia, sums were to be previously deducted.