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There by Theras River I made a vow that the young men should fast in the presence of our Lord and ask him for a safe journey for us, our children, and our animals.
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I would have been ashamed to ask the emperor for infantry and cavalry to accompany us and protect us from our enemies,
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because I had told him that our Lord by his strength blesses and protects those who trust him.
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So once again we prayed for our Lord to protect us, and he answered our prayers.
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From among the leading priests I chose Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten others.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.