Ezra 8:21-23 - "Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from him a safe journey for ourselves, our children, and all our goods. For I was ashamed to ask the king for a band of soldiers and horsemen to protect us against the enemy on our way, since we had told the king, “The hand of our God is for good on all who seek him, and the power of his wrath is against all who forsake him.” So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty."

An intricate digital art representation of a scene inspired by the scripture Ezra 8:21-23. A diverse group of people — men, women, and children of various descents such as Caucasian, Hispanic, Black, Middle-Eastern, South Asian and White — gathered by a river, presumably the river Ahava. They appear to be fasting and praying, expressing humility before a divine presence, signified with radiant light or some symbolic element. Indicate their intention of seeking protection and safe journey. No need for horsemen or soldiers, symbolise trust in divine assistance instead. The setting is peaceful, yet a palpable undertone of anticipation and faith permeates the scene.

An intricate digital art representation of a scene inspired by the scripture Ezra 8:21-23. A diverse group of people — men, women, and children of various descents such as Caucasian, Hispanic, Black, Middle-Eastern, South Asian and White — gathered by a river, presumably the river Ahava. They appear to be fasting and praying, expressing humility before a divine presence, signified with radiant light or some symbolic element. Indicate their intention of seeking protection and safe journey. No need for horsemen or soldiers, symbolise trust in divine assistance instead. The setting is peaceful, yet a palpable undertone of anticipation and faith permeates the scene.

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Ezra 8:21-23 - "Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from him a safe journey for ourselves, our children, and all our goods. For I was ashamed to ask the king for a band of soldiers and horsemen to protect us against the enemy on our way, since we had told the king, “The hand of our God is for good on all who seek him, and the power of his wrath is against all who forsake him.” So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty."

Ezra 8:21-23

Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from him a safe journey for ourselves, our children, and all our goods. For I was ashamed to ask the king for a band of soldiers and horsemen to protect us against the enemy on our way, since we had told the king, “The hand of our God is for good on all who seek him, and the power of his wrath is against all who forsake him.” So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty.

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