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Ezra 8:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ezra 8:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Preparing to Return
21 I proclaimed a fast(A) by the Ahava River,[a] so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask Him for a safe journey for us, our children, and all our possessions.
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- Ezra 8:21 Or Canal
Ezra 8:21
New International Version
Ezra 8:21
New International Version
21 There, by the Ahava Canal,(A) I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey(B) for us and our children, with all our possessions.
Ezra 8:31
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ezra 8:31
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Arrival in Jerusalem
31 We set out from the Ahava River[a] on the twelfth day of the first month to go to Jerusalem. We were strengthened by our God,[b](A) and He protected us from the power of the enemy and from ambush along the way.(B)
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Ezra 8:31
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Ezra 8:31
New International Version
31 On the twelfth day of the first month we set out from the Ahava Canal(A) to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God was on us,(B) and he protected us from enemies and bandits along the way.
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