Ezra 8:21-23
Legacy Standard Bible
God’s Protection Sought
21 Then I called for (A)a fast there at (B)the river of Ahava, that we might (C)humble ourselves before our God to seek from Him a [a]direct journey for us, our little ones, and all our possessions. 22 For I was ashamed to ask from the king for a military force and horsemen to help us against the enemy on the way, because we had said to the king, “(D)The hand of our God is upon all those who seek Him, for their good, but (E)His strength and His anger are against all those who (F)forsake Him.” 23 So we fasted and sought our God concerning this matter, and He [b](G)was moved by our entreaty.
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Ezra 8:21-23
Lexham English Bible
Ezra Proclaims a Fast
21 I proclaimed a fast there at the river Ahava to humble ourselves before our God in order to seek from him a safe journey for us, our children, and our possessions. 22 For I was ashamed to ask the king for troops and horses to protect us from enemies on the way because we said to the king, “the hand of our God is favorable to all who seek him, but his strength and anger are against all who forsake them.” 23 So we fasted and sought our God for this and he responded to our prayer.
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