Ezra 8:23-25

The Voice

²³ We knew fasting and following our True God would ensure that He helped us travel safely to Jerusalem—and He did.

²⁴ I designated 12 priests and Levites, including Sherebiah and Hashabiah, to care for the freewill offerings during our trip. ²⁵ I measured the silver and gold and counted the vessels, which King Artaxerxes, his cabinet, his princes, and the Jews in Babylon had sent to offer at our True God’s house, so no one could be accused of stealing the riches. We carried a tremendous offering back to Jerusalem: