Ezra 8:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 8:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 8:23 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 8:23 — KJV
“So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.”
— Ezra 8:23 (KJV)
Ezra 8:23 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 8:23
“David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth. fasted: Heb. fasted a fast”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:23: fasted, besought, god
“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:23: besought, god
“Then Manoah intreated the LORD, and said, O my Lord, let the man of God which thou didst send come again unto us, and teach us what we shall do unto the child that shall be born.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:23: god, intreated
“Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:23: fasted, god
“And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:23: fasted, god
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