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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
Jaasu: Descendant of Bani; agreed to put away foreign wife Mattaniah: Descendant of Bani, who divorced his foreign wife Mattenai: Descendant of Bani, who divorced his foreign wife
Glossary
Book of Ezra Elephantine Papyri First Book of Esdras Genealogy Jaasau Jaasu Mattaniah Mattenai Shimei 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 Jaasau of the Family of Bani Jebusites: Not Exterminated, but They Intermarry with the Israelites Mattaniah: Four Israelites Who Divorced Their Gentile Wives After the Captivity Mattenai: Two Israelites Who Put Away (Divorced) Their Gentile Wives After the Captivity