Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
WEB

1 Esdras 8:51

for I was ashamed to ask of the king infantry, cavalry, and an escort for protection against our adversaries.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
for I was ashamed to ask the king footmen, and horsemen, and conduct for safeguard against our adversaries.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
For I was ashamed to ask the king footmen, and horsemen, and conduct for safeguard against our adversaries.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
For I was ashamed to ask the king footmen, and horsemen, and conduct for safeguard against our adversaries.
King James Version