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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
Machnadebai: One of those who married foreign women Sharai: Israelite who divorced his foreign wife Shashai: Israelite who divorced his foreign wife
Glossary
Azael Book of Ezra Elephantine Papyri First Book of Esdras Genealogy Machnadebai Macnadebai Sharai Shashai Shelemiah 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 Jebusites: Not Exterminated, but They Intermarry with the Israelites Machnadebai: A Jew Sharai: A Descendant of Bani, Who Put Away (Divorced) his Gentile Wife Shashai: A Descendant of Bani Who Put Away (Divorced) his Gentile Wife