52 For we had said to the king that the power of our Lord would be with those who seek him, to support them in all ways. (WEB) 53 Again we prayed to our lord about these things, and found him to be merciful. (WEB) 54 Then I set apart twelve men of the chiefs of the priests, Eserebias, Assamias, and ten men of their kindred with them. (WEB)
1 Esdras 8:52–54
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