“And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there abode we in tents three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi.”
Ezra gathers the people at the river that runs to Ahava and they encamp there for three days while he reviews the people to identify those returning. The gathering at a designated location demonstrates the organized nature of the return and Ezra\'s role as coordinator of the movement. The three-day encampment allows for final preparations and assessment of the group before the journey begins. This verse shows the practical logistics of organizing a large group for travel and the importance of careful planning.
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