Berean Standard Bible
“So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request.”
Before leaving for Jerusalem, Ezra proclaimed a fast at the river Ahava, asking God for a safe journey for the families and their possessions. He had told the king that God's hand is on those who seek him, so he was ashamed to request soldiers for protection.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request.
World English Bible (WEB)
So we fasted and begged our God for this: and he granted our request.
King James Version (KJV)
So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.
American Standard Version (ASV)
So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was entreated of us.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
So we went without food, requesting our God for this: and his ear was open to our prayer.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Ayunamos pues, y pedimos á nuestro Dios sobre esto, y él nos fué propicio.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Ayunamos, pues, y rogamos a Dios que cuidara de nosotros, y él lo hizo.
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