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Ezra 10

Ezra 10:9

The People’s Confession of Sin · Ezra 10:6–17
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Translations

Modern
So within the three days, all the men of Judah and Benjamin assembled in Jerusalem, and on the twentieth day of the ninth month, all the people sat in the square at the house of God, trembling regarding this matter and because of the heavy rain.
Traditional
Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered themselves together unto Jerusalem within three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth day of the month; and all the people sat in the street of the house of God, trembling because of this matter, and for the great rain.
Literal
And all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered at Jerusalem within three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth of the month, and all the people sat in the open square of the house of God, trembling because of this matter, and because of the rains.
Latin
Convenerunt igitur omnes viri Juda et Benjamin in Jerusalem tribus diebus: ipse est mensis nonus, vigesimo die mensis: et sedit omnis populus in platea domus Dei, trementes pro peccato, et pluviis.

Original

Hebrew
English
So within the three days, all the men of Judah and Benjamin assembled in Jerusalem, and on the twentieth day of the ninth month, all the people sat in the square at the house of God, trembling regarding this matter and because of the heavy rain.

Notes

Ezra 10:9

on the twentieth day of the ninth month...the heavy rain: The cold and wet weather made meeting outside uncomfortable.

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.

People

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Book of Ezra Elephantine Papyri First Book of Esdras Genealogy Jerusalem Marriage, Marriage Customs People of the Land

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Persons in Authority should Denounce Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Sin of, to be Confessed, Deeply Repented of, and Forsaken Chisleu: Ninth Month in the Israelitish Calendar 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 Government: Mosaic: Legislates with Ezra in Reforming Certain Marriages with the Heathen Jerusalem: Street of the House of God Magistrates: Good: Samuel Month: Chisleu (December) Rain: Divided Into: Great Rain: Extraordinary: After the Captivity Rain: Rainy Season in Palestine is in the Ninth Month, Corresponding to December