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Notes
Ezra addressed the issue of marrying idol-worshipping foreigners. The Jewish leaders had permitted this practice, even though the early settlers had promised to stay away from pagan influences (Ezra 4:1–5). Ezra prayed for the nation and assisted those who felt guilty about their sins to correct their actions.
People
Elijah: A descendant of Harim who married a foreign woman Harim: A priestly division during David's reign Jehiel: Priest who married a foreign woman during the Exile Maaseiah: Israelite who married a foreign woman during Ezra's time Shemaiah: Priest who married a foreign woman Uzziah: Israelite who married a foreign wife
Glossary
Book of Ezra Elephantine Papyri Eliezer Elijah First Book of Esdras Genealogy Jehiel Maaseiah Shemaiah Uzziah
Topics
Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Sin of, to be Confessed, Deeply Repented of, and Forsaken Ammonites: Jews Intermarry With Amorites: Intermarry with Jews Christian Minister: Priests and Levites Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Decision: Israelites Elijah: A Post-Exile Jew Jebusites: Not Exterminated, but They Intermarry with the Israelites Jehiel: Name of Two Priests Who Married Idolatrous Wives Maaseiah: The Name of a Number of Priests of the Exile Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning of the Captivity Shemaiah: A Priest Who Put Away (Divorced) his Gentile Wife Uzziah: A Priest: Puts Away (Divorced) his Gentile Wife