KJV ORIGINAL
So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So we fasted and earnestly asked our God for this: and he answered our prayers.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is telling us that when they fasted and prayed earnestly to God about their need, God listened and responded to their request.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezra, which describes the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem after years of captivity, Ezra is leading a group on a dangerous journey with valuable temple treasures. They pause to fast and pray, seeking God's protection because the roads were fraught with bandits and uncertainties. This practice of fasting was a way for the Israelites to demonstrate humility and dependence on God during times of crisis.
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