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Ezra
Chapter 8
Verse 8

Ezra 8:23

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Berean Standard Bible

So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request.

American Standard Version (1901)

So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was entreated of us.

Bible in Basic English

So we went without food, requesting our God for this: and his ear was open to our prayer.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And we fasted, and besought our God for this: and it fell out prosperously unto us.

Free Bible Version

So we fasted and asked God to protect us, and he answered our prayers.

Geneva Bible 1599

So we fasted, aud besought our God for this: and he was intreated of vs.

King James (Authorized) Version

So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.

Translation for Translators

So we ◄fasted/abstained from eating food► and requested God to protect us, and he ◄answered our prayers/did what we requested.►

Unlocked Literal Bible

So we fasted and sought God about this, and we pled to him.

Noah Webster Bible

So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was entreated by us.

World English Bible

So we fasted and begged our God for this, and he granted our request.

Young's Literal Translation

And we fast, and seek from our God for this, and He is entreated of us.

Context

Fasting for Protection

²²For I was ashamed to ask the king for an escort of soldiers and horsemen to protect us from our enemies on the road, since we had told him, “The hand of our God is gracious to all who seek Him, but His great anger is against all who forsake Him.”²³So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request.

Summary

In this verse, Ezra acknowledges the importance of seeking God's protection and guidance, especially when embarking on a journey. He recognizes that relying on God's strength and wisdom is crucial for success and safety in the face of potential dangers. Ezra's faith and trust in God's providence serve as a model for believers today, reminding them to prioritize seeking divine help in all their endeavors. This verse underscores the significance of prayer and dependence on God, highlighting the assurance that comes from placing one's faith in Him.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests,.... That were in company with him; so that it seems there were more than the two mentioned, Ezr 8:2, very probably their families, or some of their brethren, were with them: Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them; these men named were Levites, and not priests, Ezr 8:18 and therefore the copulative "and" must be supplied: and Sherebiah, &c. or with the twelve priests, Sherebiah, &c. and ten Levites more with them; so that the number of priests and Levites were equal, and in all twenty four.

Ezra 8:23

Fasting for Protection

²²For I was ashamed to ask the king for an escort of soldiers and horsemen to protect us from our enemies on the road, since we had told him, “The hand of our God is gracious to all who seek Him, but His great anger is against all who forsake Him.”²³So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request.

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Berean Standard Bible

So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request.

American Standard Version (1901)

So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was entreated of us.

Bible in Basic English

So we went without food, requesting our God for this: and his ear was open to our prayer.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And we fasted, and besought our God for this: and it fell out prosperously unto us.

Free Bible Version

So we fasted and asked God to protect us, and he answered our prayers.

Geneva Bible 1599

So we fasted, aud besought our God for this: and he was intreated of vs.

King James (Authorized) Version

So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.

Translation for Translators

So we ◄fasted/abstained from eating food► and requested God to protect us, and he ◄answered our prayers/did what we requested.►

Unlocked Literal Bible

So we fasted and sought God about this, and we pled to him.

Noah Webster Bible

So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was entreated by us.

World English Bible

So we fasted and begged our God for this, and he granted our request.

Young's Literal Translation

And we fast, and seek from our God for this, and He is entreated of us.