³² It is to be a Sabbath of complete rest for you, and you shall humble ^[a]yourselves; on the ninth of the month at evening, from evening until evening, you shall keep your Sabbath.”

Protection of God Invoked

²¹ Then I proclaimed ^(A)a fast there at ^(B)the river of Ahava, to ^(C)humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him a ^[a]safe journey for us, our little ones, and all our possessions.

¹² Then he said to me, “^(A)Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on ^(B)humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come ^(C)in response to your words.