Ezra 8:22-24

Good News Translation

²² I would have been ashamed to ask the emperor for a troop of cavalry to guard us from any enemies during our journey, because I had told him that our God blesses everyone who trusts him, but that he is displeased with and punishes anyone who turns away from him. ²³ So we fasted and prayed for God to protect us, and he answered our prayers.

The Gifts for the Temple

²⁴ From among the leading priests I chose Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten others.