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Ezra 8:22-24
Contemporary English Version
Ezra 8:22-24
Contemporary English Version
22 I was ashamed to ask the king to send soldiers and cavalry to protect us against enemies along the way. After all, we had told the king that our God takes care of everyone who truly worships him, but that he gets very angry and punishes anyone who refuses to obey. 23 So we went without food and asked God himself to protect us, and he answered our prayers.
The Gifts for the Temple
24 I[a] chose twelve of the leading priests—Sherebiah, Hashabiah and ten of their relatives.
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- 8.24 I: See the note at 8.1.
Ezra 8:22-24
New International Version
Ezra 8:22-24
New International Version
22 I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers(A) and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, “The gracious hand of our God is on everyone(B) who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him.(C)” 23 So we fasted(D) and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.
24 Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, namely, Sherebiah,(E) Hashabiah and ten of their brothers,
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