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I hereby issue a decree that anyone ... who desires to go to Jerusalem
In those days people needed permission from the king to resettle and rebuild in an area previously destroyed by the conquering nation.
I hereby issue a decree
The phrase "hereby issue" means that Darius, by speaking, is issuing the decree. Your language may have a different way to show that the speaker is claiming to make something happen, not simply explaining what he is doing. See how these words are translated in Ezra 6:12.
may go with you
The word "you" refers to Ezra.