Ezra 8

NET

21 I called for a fast there by the Ahava Canal, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and seek from him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our property.


Darby

21 And I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humbleD2704 ourselves before our God, to seek of him a rightD2705 way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.


Darby Bible Notes

humble - Or 'afflict.' right - Or 'plain.'


KJV

21 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.