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19 and Hashabiah and [a]Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, with his brothers and their sons, 20 men; 20 and 220 of (A)the temple servants, whom David and the princes had given for the service of the Levites, all of them designated by name.

God’s Protection Sought

21 Then I called for (B)a fast there at (C)the river of Ahava, that we might (D)humble ourselves before our God to seek from Him a [b]direct journey for us, our little ones, and all our possessions.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezra 8:19 As in Gr; Heb with him Jeshaiah
  2. Ezra 8:21 Lit straight way