1 Esdras 8:52-54

Common English Bible

⁵² because we told the king, “The Lord’s guidance will be with those who diligently seek after him, until everything is put right again.” ⁵³ So we prayed to our Lord about these things, and we obtained mercy.

⁵⁴ I chose twelve of the leaders of the priestly families, Sherebiah and Hashabiah, and ten of their companions.