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The hand of our God was on us, and he protected us from enemies and bandits along the way. <a href="/nlt/ezra/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> We broke camp at the Ahava Canal on April 19 and started off to Jerusalem. And the gracious hand of our God protected us and saved us from enemies and bandits along the way. <a href="/esv/ezra/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God was on us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and from ambushes by the way. <a href="/bsb/ezra/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On the twelfth day of the first month we set out from the Ahava Canal to go to Jerusalem, and the hand of our God was upon us to protect us from the hands of the enemies and bandits along the way. <a href="/kjv/ezra/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way. <a href="/nkjv/ezra/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem. And the hand of our God was upon us, and He delivered us from the hand of the enemy and from ambush along the road. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then we journeyed from the river Ahava on the twelfth of the first month to go to Jerusalem; and the hand of our God was upon us, and He rescued us from the hand of the enemy and the ambushes by the road. <a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then we journeyed from the river Ahava on the twelfth of the first month to go to Jerusalem; and the hand of our God was over us, and He delivered us from the hand of the enemy and the ambushes by the way. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then we journeyed from the river Ahava on the twelfth of the first month to go to Jerusalem; and the hand of our God was over us, and He delivered us from the hand of the enemy and the ambushes by the way. <a href="/lsb/ezra/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then we set out from the river Ahava on the twelfth of the first month to go to Jerusalem; and the hand of our God was upon us, and He delivered us from the hand of the enemy and the ambushes by the way. <a href="/amp/ezra/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> We set out from the river Ahava on the twelfth [day] of the first month to go to Jerusalem; and the hand of our God was upon us, and He rescued us from the hand of the enemy and those who lay in ambushes along the way. <a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> We set out from the Ahava River on the twelfth day of the first month to go to Jerusalem. We were strengthened by our God, and he kept us from the grasp of the enemy and from ambush along the way. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> We set out from the Ahava River on the twelfth day of the first month to go to Jerusalem. We were strengthened by our God, and He protected us from the power of the enemy and from ambush along the way. <a href="/asv/ezra/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and the lier-in-wait by the way. <a href="/cev/ezra/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> On the twelfth day of the first month, we left the Ahava River and started for Jerusalem. Our God watched over us, and as we traveled along, he kept our enemies from ambushing us. <a href="/erv/ezra/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and the lier in wait by the way. <a href="/gwt/ezra/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then we left the Ahava River on the twelfth day of the first month to go to Jerusalem. God was guiding us, and he rescued us from our enemies and from ambushes along the way. <a href="/gnt/ezra/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> It was on the twelfth day of the first month that we left the Ahava Canal to go to Jerusalem. Our God was with us and protected us from enemy attacks and from ambush as we traveled. <a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then we left the Ahava River for Jerusalem on the twelfth day of the first month. Our God's protection was with us, and he delivered us from the enemy's power and from ambush along the way. <a href="/msb/ezra/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On the twelfth day of the first month we set out from the Ahava Canal to go to Jerusalem, and the hand of our God was upon us to protect us from the hands of the enemies and bandits along the way. <a href="/net/ezra/8.htm">NET Bible</a> On the twelfth day of the first month we began traveling from the Ahava Canal to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God was on us, and he delivered us from our enemy and from bandits along the way. <a href="/nheb/ezra/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was on us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and the bandit by the way. <a href="/wbt/ezra/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way. <a href="/web/ezra/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God was on us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and the bandits by the way. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And we journey from the river Ahava, on the twelfth of the first month, to go to Jerusalem, and the hand of our God has been on us, and He delivers us from the hand of the enemy and the one lying in wait by the way; <a href="/ylt/ezra/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And we journey from the river Ahava, on the twelfth of the first month, to go to Jerusalem, and the hand of our God hath been upon us, and He delivereth us from the hand of the enemy and the lier in wait by the way; <a href="/slt/ezra/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And we removed from the river Ahava in the twelfth to the first month, to go to Jerusalem: and the band of our God was upon us and he will deliver us from the hand of the enemy, and of him lying in wait upon the way.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then we set forward from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month to go to Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, we set out from the river Ahava, on the twelfth day of the first month, so that we might travel to Jerusalem. And the hand of our God was over us, and he freed us from the hand of the enemy and of those who lay in ambush along the way. <a href="/nabre/ezra/8.htm">New American Bible</a> We set out from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God remained over us, and he protected us from enemies and robbers along the way. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then we left the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem; the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and from ambushes along the way.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then we departed from the river Hawa on the twelfth day of the first month to go to Jerusalem; and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of our enemies and of such as lay in wait by the way. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And we moved from the River Hawa in the twelfth of the first month to go to Jerusalem, and the hand of God was upon us, and he saved us from the hand of our enemies, also from the robbers who were on the road.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem; and the hand of our God was upon us, and He delivered us from the hand of the enemy and lier-in-wait by the way. <a href="/sep/ezra/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And we departed from the river of Aue on the twelfth day of the first month, to come to Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and delivered us from the hand of the enemy and adversary in the way. <a href="/parallel/ezra/8-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=2200" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezra/8.htm">Priests to Guard the Offerings</a> …30So the priests and Levites took charge of the silver and gold and sacred articles that had been weighed out to be taken to the house of our God in Jerusalem. 31<a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: biš·nêm (Prep-b:: Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">On the twelfth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·wn (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">day of the first</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: la·ḥō·ḏeš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">month</a> <a href="/hebrew/5265.htm" title="5265: wan·nis·‘āh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cp:: 3fs) -- To pull out or up, set out, journey. A primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. Start on a journey.">we set out</a> <a href="/hebrew/163.htm" title="163: ’a·hă·wā (N-proper-fs) -- A place and a stream in Bab. Probably of foreign origin; Ahava, a river of Babylonia.">from the Ahava</a> <a href="/hebrew/5104.htm" title="5104: min·nə·har (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A stream, river. From nahar; a stream; figuratively, prosperity.">Canal</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to go</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">to Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: wə·yaḏ- (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">and the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of our God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon us</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: way·yaṣ·ṣî·lê·nū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 1cp) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">to protect us</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: mik·kap̄ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">from the hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·w·yêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">of the enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/693.htm" title="693: wə·’ō·w·rêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To lie in wait. A primitive root; to lurk.">and bandits</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">along</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: had·dā·reḵ (Art:: N-cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">the way.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Nehemiah 2:9</a> Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7-8</a> The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. / The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. <a href="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20</a> Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. <a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11-12</a> For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. <a href="/acts/23-23.htm">Acts 23:23-24</a> Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night. / Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” <a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a> He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a> The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. <a href="/isaiah/52-12.htm">Isaiah 52:12</a> For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard. <a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Acts 27:23-24</a> For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ <a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a> And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Psalm 37:28</a> For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. <a href="/proverbs/2-8.htm">Proverbs 2:8</a> to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints. <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a> who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7</a> You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was on us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way.the river of Ahava<a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">Ezra 8:15,21</a> And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there abode we in tents three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi… the hand<a href="/ezra/8-22.htm">Ezra 8:22</a> 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.<a href="/ezra/7-9.htm">Ezra 7:9,28</a> For upon the first day of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month came he to Jerusalem, according to the good hand of his God upon him… <a href="/job/5-19.htm">Job 5:19-24</a> He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee… <a href="/ezra/8-22.htm">Ezra 8:22</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">Ahava</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-34.htm">Bandit</a> <a href="/ezra/5-14.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-33.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/ezra/8-22.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/ezra/7-9.htm">First</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezra/8-30.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-21.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/ezra/7-9.htm">Month</a> <a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">River</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-3.htm">Twelfth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-10.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/ezra/8-22.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">Ahava</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-11.htm">Bandit</a> <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/esther/3-10.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/ezra/9-2.htm">First</a> <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezra/8-32.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/job/38-16.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-32.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/ezra/10-9.htm">Month</a> <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">River</a> <a href="/esther/3-7.htm">Twelfth</a> <a href="/esther/4-5.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/ezra/9-2.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 8</div>1. <a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon</a> 15. <a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple</a> 21. <a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">He keeps a fast</a> 24. <a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests</a> 31. <a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">From Ahava they come to Jerusalem</a> 33. <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">The treasure is weighed in the temple</a> 36. <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">The commission is delivered</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezra/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>On the twelfth day of the first month This timing is significant as it aligns with the Jewish calendar, specifically the month of Nisan, which is the first month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year. This period is also associated with the Passover, a time of deliverance and new beginnings, echoing the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. The twelfth day suggests a period of preparation and consecration before embarking on the journey.we set out from the Ahava Canal The Ahava Canal is likely a waterway or region in Babylon, where Ezra gathered the exiles. This location served as a staging area for the journey back to Jerusalem. The mention of a canal indicates the presence of irrigation and trade routes, highlighting the logistical considerations of the journey. It also reflects the organized nature of the return under Ezra's leadership.to go to Jerusalem Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of the Jewish people, was the destination of the exiles. This journey symbolizes a return to the covenantal promises and the restoration of worship in the temple. Jerusalem holds prophetic significance as the city of God, and its restoration is a recurring theme in the prophetic literature, pointing to future messianic fulfillment.and the hand of our God was upon us This phrase emphasizes divine providence and protection. The "hand of God" is a biblical motif signifying God's power, guidance, and favor. It reassures the exiles of God's presence and support, echoing the experiences of their ancestors during the Exodus. This divine assistance is crucial for the success of their mission.to protect us from the hands of the enemies and bandits along the way The journey from Babylon to Jerusalem was fraught with danger, including threats from hostile groups and robbers. This protection underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness in safeguarding His people. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God as a protector and deliverer, as seen in Psalms and other historical narratives. The mention of "enemies and bandits" highlights the real and present dangers faced by the returning exiles, necessitating reliance on divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a> A scribe and priest who led the second group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was devoted to studying and teaching the Law of God. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ahava_canal.htm">Ahava Canal</a> A location where Ezra and the exiles camped and fasted before beginning their journey to Jerusalem. It symbolizes a place of preparation and seeking God's guidance. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The destination of Ezra and the exiles, representing the restoration of the Jewish community and worship in the holy city. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_hand_of_god.htm">The Hand of God</a> A phrase indicating divine protection and favor. It underscores God's active role in the journey and the safety of His people. 5. <a href="/topical/e/enemies_and_bandits.htm">Enemies and Bandits</a> Represent the physical and spiritual threats faced by the exiles. Their presence highlights the need for God's protection during the journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god's_protection.htm">Dependence on God’s Protection</a> Just as Ezra relied on God's hand for safety, believers today should trust in God's protection in their daily lives and spiritual journeys. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_through_prayer_and_fasting.htm">Preparation through Prayer and Fasting</a> Ezra's preparation at the Ahava Canal through fasting and prayer is a model for seeking God's guidance and strength before undertaking significant tasks. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The journey from Babylon to Jerusalem required faith and action. Believers are called to step out in faith, trusting God to guide and protect them. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> Ezra's leadership and the collective journey of the exiles highlight the importance of community and godly leadership in pursuing God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 8</a> <a href="/q/what_do_ezra_and_nehemiah_teach.htm">What lessons do Ezra and Nehemiah's stories teach us?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_jeremiah_31_with_jewish_divisions.htm">How do we reconcile Jeremiah 31's vision of a unified Israel with ongoing historical divisions among Jewish communities?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_safe_passage_without_guards.htm">Ezra 8:21-23 portrays a successful journey relying solely on divine protection; is there historical or archaeological evidence of such a safe passage without royal guards?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_levites_oversee_construction.htm">(Ezra 3:8-9) Why would Levites, rather than skilled foremen or Persian officials, be in charge of supervising construction under Persian rule?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) The hand of our God was upon us.--This sums up the history of the journey.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - The river of Ahava. Rather, "the river Ahava," as in the Vulgate ("a fiumine Ahava"). The place had probably taken its name from the stream. The twelfth day of the first month. Compare <a href="/ezra/7-9.htm">Ezra 7:9</a>, and Ezra 8:15, from which it appears that Ahava was reached by Ezra and his company on the ninth day after they left Babylon, which helps to identify Ahava with Is, since Is (according to Herodotus) was eight days' journey from Babylon (see comment on ver. 15). God delivered us from ... . such as lay in wait. The boast of Ezra (ver. 22) was justified by the event. He "trusted in God," and was "delivered" - how delivered we are not told, but evidently through no "arm of flesh." The hand of God led him safely through all the perils of the way, and brought him and his companions without loss or damage to the "city of their rest." EZRA'S THREE DAYS' REST AT JERUSALEM, AND SUBSEQUENT EXECUTION OF THE MORE PRESSING OF THE COMMISSIONS INTRUSTED TO HIM (<a href="/ezra/8-32.htm">Ezra 8:32-36</a>). After the fatigues of a four months' journey, a brief period of complete rest was well-nigh necessary. Like Nehemiah (<a href="/nehemiah/2-11.htm">Nehemiah 2:11</a>), Ezra was content with a rest of three days. On the fourth he discharged himself of his commission to present to the temple treasury the offerings of the Persian king, his counsellors and lords (ver. 25), together with that spontaneously contributed by the Israelites who had accompanied him (<a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Ezra 7:16</a>). This he did by appearing in person before the priests and Levites who were in charge of the temple, and making over to them the entire offering of gold, silver, and vessels which had been brought to Jerusalem from Babylon. At the same time the exiles whom he had induced to return, and whom he had conducted in safety through so long a journey, sacrificed on the altar of burnt offerings a number of bullocks, rams, lambs, and he-goats, as a token of their thankfulness to God for delivering them from the perils of the way. After this Ezra proceeded to make known to the satraps and other governors of the provinces lying west of the Euphrates the terms of the permanent commission which he had received from the king. The result was that these officials thenceforth helped the Jews instead of hindering them, and furnished the necessary supplies for the temple service. <a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>On the twelfth בִּשְׁנֵ֤ים (biš·nêm) Preposition-b | Number - md <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) day of the first הָרִאשׁ֔וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> First, in place, time, rank month, לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (la·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> The new moon, a month we set out וַֽנִּסְעָ֞ה (wan·nis·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common plural | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5265.htm">Strong's 5265: </a> To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey from the Ahava אַֽהֲוָ֗א (’a·hă·wā) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_163.htm">Strong's 163: </a> Ahava -- a place and a stream in Babylon Canal מִנְּהַ֣ר (min·nə·har) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5104.htm">Strong's 5104: </a> A stream, prosperity to go לָלֶ֖כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and the hand וְיַד־ (wə·yaḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of our God אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative was הָיְתָ֣ה (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be upon us עָלֵ֔ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against to protect us וַיַּ֨צִּילֵ֔נוּ (way·yaṣ·ṣî·lê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from the hands מִכַּ֥ף (mik·kap̄) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan of the enemies אוֹיֵ֛ב (’ō·w·yêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary and bandits וְאוֹרֵ֖ב (wə·’ō·w·rêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_693.htm">Strong's 693: </a> To lie in wait along עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the way. הַדָּֽרֶךְ׃ (had·dā·reḵ) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:31 Then we departed from the river Ahava (Ezr. 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