Ezra 8:22
The Scripture
(22) For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The people of Israel returned to Jerusalem and began to rebuild the temple and its surrounding walls. They also gathered to write down the law and to organize the community, showing a desire to follow God's commandments.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Corinthians 9:15II Corinthians 7:14Ezra 7:6Ezra 7:9Ezra 7:28I Chronicles 28:9II Chronicles 16:9Psalms 33:18Psalms 33:19Psalms 34:15Psalms 34:22Isaiah 3:10
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