KJV ORIGINAL
So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
Ezra was leading a group of Jewish exiles back from Babylon to Jerusalem, carrying valuable treasures for the temple. Rather than asking the Persian king for military protection on the dangerous journey, Ezra chose to rely on God's protection through fasting and prayer. This demonstrated their faith that God would provide what they needed.
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