Ezra 8:19-21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
19 plus Hashabiah,(A) along with Jeshaiah, from the descendants of Merari, and his brothers and their sons, 20 men. 20 There were also 220 of the temple servants,(B) who had been appointed by David and the leaders for the work of the Levites. All were identified by name.
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21 I proclaimed a fast(C) 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 8:19-21
New International Version
19 and Hashabiah, together with Jeshaiah from the descendants of Merari, and his brothers and nephews, 20 in all. 20 They also brought 220 of the temple servants(A)—a body that David and the officials had established to assist the Levites. All were registered by name.
21 There, by the Ahava Canal,(B) I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey(C) for us and our children, with all our possessions.
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