Ezra 7:13 gives permission to go to Jerusalem — 7:23 then commands full obedience to God, both parts of the same decree.

Ezra 7:18 allows using the treasury for temple needs — 7:23 adds the reason: avoid God's wrath on the king.

Ezra 6:10-12 has a similar decree: serve God and pray for the king — 7:23 warns of wrath if commands are not done fully.

Exodus 5:3 appeals to Pharaoh to let Israel sacrifice 'lest God fall on us' — the same logic of avoiding divine wrath by serving God.

Revelation 16:11 shows the opposite response to God's wrath: instead of obeying to avoid it, they blaspheme — contrasting proper fear with rebellion.