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Ezra 8:23

Ezra 8:23
So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests,.... That were in company with him; so that it seems there were more…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 8:21-23

Ezra has procured Levites to go along with him; but what will that avail, unless he have God with him? That is therefore…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

for this either prayed for this favour, or as in Ezr 9:15, -because of this", i.e. on the ground of this mingled faith…