עזרא, פרק ו׳, פסוק י״ג

The arrival of a royal decree brings an immediate shift in the local political landscape. Following the explicit orders sent by King Darius, the regional government officials recognize they must obey his instructions without hesitation. Tattenai, Shethar-bozenai, and their fellow associates act exactly according to the message the king sent, following his directives to the letter [מצודת דוד, רלב״ג, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

Their compliance is absolute. Rather than delaying or questioning the command, the officials carry out the instructions exactly as they were spoken. The entire operation is executed with remarkable speed, as they fulfill the king's word swiftly and efficiently [רש״י, מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].