Ezra 8:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 8:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 8:15 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there abode we in tents three days: and I viewed th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 8:15 — KJV
“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. abode: or, pitched”
— Ezra 8:15 (KJV)
Ezra 8:15 in Context — About the Book of Ezra
Ezra records the first waves of return from Babylonian exile — rebuilding the altar, then the temple, against opposition and discouragement. Ezra himself arrives as a scribe devoted to studying, obeying, and teaching God's Word, modeling how revival begins with Scripture and honest confession.
Cross-References for Ezra 8:15
“And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law. to understand...: or, that they might instruct in the words of the law”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:15: gathered, together, people
“Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered themselves together unto Jerusalem within three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth day of the month; and all the people sat in the street of the house of God, trembling because of this matter, and for the great rain. the great...: Heb. the showers”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:15: gathered, together, three
“And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto his people, being old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:15: gathered, days, people
“And he put them all together into ward three days. put: Heb. gathered”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:15: gathered, together, three
“Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:15: gathered, together, sons
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