Intermarriage With Pagans After Ezra had been in the land for a period of time, he was informed by some of the princes that
many were involved in sin. This grievous sin involved not only the people in general but even the
priests and Levites who should have been the spiritual leaders (v. 1). This lack of …
Ezra Expressed Sorrow in His Prayer The rest of the chapter contains Ezra’s prayer. It is in its entirety one of confession of sin, with no
petition or request of any kind. Although Ezra was not personally guilty of these sins, he identifies
himself with his people in his prayer. He acknowledged that all the horrib …
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Intermarriage With Pagans
After Ezra had been in the land for a period of time, he was informed by some of the princes that many were involved in sin. This grievous sin involved not only the people in general but even the priests and Levites who should have been the spiritual leaders (v. 1). This lack of …
Ezra Expressed Sorrow in His Prayer
The rest of the chapter contains Ezra’s prayer. It is in its entirety one of confession of sin, with no petition or request of any kind. Although Ezra was not personally guilty of these sins, he identifies himself with his people in his prayer. He acknowledged that all the horrib …