Before beginning the journey to Jerusalem, what did Ezra proclaim at the Ahava Canal?
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Correct answer: A fast to seek a safe journey
Ezra was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers because he had told the king that God protects those who seek Him. Instead, he led the people in fasting and prayer to ask God for a safe passage for themselves and their children.
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