³² It is to be a sabbath of complete rest to you, and you shall humble your souls; on the ninth of the month at evening, from evening until evening you shall keep your sabbath.”

Protection of God Invoked

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

¹² Then he said to me, “^(A)Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on ^(B)humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response ^(C)to your words.