1)

To whom did he send this?

1.

Ibn Ezra: To Ezra, and Yisraelim who volunteered to ascend.

2)

What did he command?

1.

Rashi: Any Yisrael who wants to ascend, he will ascend with Ezra.

2.

Malbim: Koresh's command was to permit Yisraelim to ascend to build the Beis ha'Mikdash. After it was built, the command ceased. Those who were still in Galus needed special permission to ascend; he now gave permission.

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