Ezra 10:6

Translations

Modern

Then Ezra withdrew from before the house of God and walked to the chamber of Jehohanan son of Eliashib. And while he stayed there, he ate no food and drank no water, because he was mourning over the unfaithfulness of the exiles.

Traditional

Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor drink water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been carried away.

Literal

And Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and he went into the chamber of Jehohanan son of Eliashib. And in his going there, he ate no bread, and he drank no water, for he mourned on account of the unfaithfulness of the exiles.

Latin

Et surrexit Esdras ante domum Dei, et abiit ad cubiculum Johanan filii Eliasib, et ingressus est illuc: panem non comedit, et aquam non bibit: lugebat enim transgressionem eorum, qui venerant de captivitate.

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English

Then Ezra withdrew from before the house of God and walked to the chamber of Jehohanan son of Eliashib. And while he stayed there, he ate no food and drank no water, because he was mourning over the unfaithfulness of the exiles.

Notes

Ezra 9:1–10:44

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Ezra God’s Covenants Intermarriage and Divorce Purity and Identity

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People

Eliashib: Priest during Ezra's time, associated with Jehohanan's chamber Ezra: Priest; scribe; led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem Jehohanan: Son of Eliashib, a priest during Ezra's time

Glossary

Book of Ezra Elephantine Papyri Eliashib First Book of Esdras Jehohanan Johanan Jonathan Marriage, Marriage Customs People of the Land

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Saints Grieve to Witness in Their Brethren Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Sin of, to be Confessed, Deeply Repented of, and Forsaken Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Decision: Israelites Divorce: Forced on Those Who had Idolatrous Wives Divorce: General Scriptures Concerning Ezra: A Famous Scribe and Priest: Exhorts People to Put Away Their Heathen Wives Fasting of Ezra, on Account of the Idolatrous Marriages of the Jews Johanan: A Priest Magistrates: Good: Samuel

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