Ezra
“So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.”
Ezra 8:23
Ezra 8:23 (KJV) speaks to prayer, discipline spiritual, and faith trust — words set in Ezra, the return from exile and the rebuilding. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
Luke 11:10“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Matthew 21:22“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”
Matthew 7:7“I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.”
Psalms 3:4“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
Psalms 18:6“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”
Isaiah 65:24
Common questions
What does Ezra 8:23 mean?
In the King James Version, Ezra 8:23 reads: "So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us." The verse speaks to prayer, discipline spiritual, and faith trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Ezra 8 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Ezra 8:23 in the King James Version?
Yes. "So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us." is Ezra 8:23 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Ezra chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to Ezra 8:23?
Verses that sit beside Ezra 8:23 include Luke 11:10, Matthew 21:22, and Matthew 7:7. Reading them alongside Ezra 8:23 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Ezra 8:23?
Read Ezra 8:23 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.