This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 1 Esdras 8:51 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 189551 For I was ashamed to ask of the king footmen, and horsemen, and conduct for safeguard against our adversaries. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible51 I was ashamed to ask the king for infantry, cavalry, and an escort for safety from our enemies, See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)51 I would have been ashamed to ask the emperor for infantry and cavalry to accompany us and protect us from our enemies, See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers51 for I was ashamed to ask of the king infantry, cavalry, and an escort for protection against our adversaries. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)51 I would have been ashamed to ask the emperor for infantry and cavalry to accompany us and protect us from our enemies, See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition51 for I was ashamed to ask of the king infantry, cavalry, and an escort for protection against our adversaries. See the chapter |