Which specific group of people was Ezra initially lacking for the journey, requiring a special recruitment drive at Casiphia?
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Correct answer: Levites
Ezra noticed that none of the sons of Levi were among the volunteers gathered at the river. He sent leaders to Iddo at Casiphia, who provided 38 Levites and 220 temple servants to assist in the ministry of the house of God.
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