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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
Eliezer: An Israelite who married a foreign woman Harim: A priestly division during David's reign Isshijah: Descendant of Harim; agreed to put away foreign wife Malchijah: Descendant of Harim, who divorced his foreign wife Shemaiah: Israelite who married a foreign woman Shimeon: Israelite who married a foreign wife during the exile
Glossary
Annan Book of Ezra Elephantine Papyri Eliashib Eliezer First Book of Esdras Genealogy Harim Ishijah Isshijah Malchiah Malchijah Mattaniah Shemaiah Shimei Shimeon Zabad
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 Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Decision: Israelites Eliezer: An Israelite After the Exile Harim: An Israelite Whose Descendants Returned from Babylon Ishijah: One of the Sons of Harim Jebusites: Not Exterminated, but They Intermarry with the Israelites Malchiah: Name of Three Exiles Shemaiah: An Israelite Who Put Away (Divorced) his Gentile Wife Shimeon: An Israelite Who Put Away (Divorced) his Gentile Wife