Ezra 8:22-24

The Voice

²² We needed His protection more than ever since I had been ashamed to ask the king for a military escort of soldiers and horses on our journey after telling him, “Our True God takes care of anyone who follows Him, but He uses His power and anger against anyone who abandons Him.” 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.