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So we fasted and begged our God for this: and he was entreated of us.
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The Efficacy of Prayer & Fasting
Commentators emphasize the direct link between the people's actions and God's response. They didn't just hope for safety; they actively sought God's protection through the spiritual disciplines of fasting and prayer. As John Gill notes, God specifically 'accepted their prayer,' resulting in a safe journey.
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Ezra
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19th Century
Anglican
The journey through Ahava to Jerusalem.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So we fasted, and sought our God for this Sought the Lord by fasting and prayer for a good journey, and preservation…
Presbyterian
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…
