Ezra 8:21 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

And there by the Ahava Canal, I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God. We prayed that he would give us a safe journey and protect us, our children, and our goods as we traveled.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

The journey through Ahava to Jerusalem.

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava
After the messengers to Iddo were returned with those they brough…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Ezra procured Levites to go with him; but what will that avail, unless he has God with him? Those who seek God are safe under the shadow of his win…