Ezra 8:31
Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way.
Cross-reference
Ezra 8:15 describes the assembly at the Ahava river; 8:31 records their departure from that same river, continuing the narrative.
In Ezra 8:21, the fast was proclaimed to seek God's protection; here that protection is granted.
In Ezra 8:22, Ezra expresses shame over asking for military escort; God's hand proved sufficient.
In Ezra 8:23, the people fasted and prayed for safe travel. Here, God's deliverance from ambushes is the direct answer to that prayer.
In Ezra 7:9, the same journey is described with God's hand upon them; here the deliverance from enemies is recounted.
Psalm 121:8 promises God's protection in going out and coming in. Ezra's journey shows this promise fulfilled as God guards them on the way.
Isaiah 66:14 promises God's hand known to his servants against enemies. In Ezra 8:31, that hand delivers them from ambushes.
Psalm 137:1 depicts exiles weeping by Babylon's rivers. Here, by the river Ahava, the exiles depart joyfully for Jerusalem — a reversal of that sorrow.
In Psalm 91:9-14, God's protection for those who trust is promised; here God delivered from ambush.
In Isaiah 41:10-14, God assures help and strength; here God's hand delivered them from enemies.
Hosea 6:9 condemns priests who ambush on the road. Here, God delivers from ambushes — contrasting the wickedness with divine protection.
In Acts 25:3, the Jews plan an ambush to kill Paul—similar to the enemies lying in wait here.
In Acts 26:22, Paul speaks of obtaining help from God; here God's help protected the journey.