Yes, many Jewish men had (illegally, according to Moses' Law) married women of heathen descent, people who worshipped false gods at that! And Ezra and his co-leaders felt they (the erring men) were diluting, compromising, hindering the spiritual … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, THAT FINAL “LIST”
Yes, Ezra is known for its lists, at least to some degree. There was a list of returning (to Judah from Babylon) captives way back in Ezra chapter 2, under Zerubbabel's (among others) leadership. Then another such list (still of returnees) … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, SOMETHING I MAY HAVE MISSED!
I am trying to be ever so careful as I comment on this 10th chapter of Ezra, its grand finale! And I've learned early this morning that I may have overlooked an issue! (Surprise: human commentators are not infallible!) It's just a single verse, … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, CHRONOLOGICALLY SPECIFIC!
Several times Ezra gives us precise "time spans." Of course, with the man (Ezra) being a "scribe," he would have been used to such specificity! (Think of court reporters, scientific researchers, skilled lawyers, and such. No, add scholars in … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, A PLAN
The problem has been identified. But it is overwhelming, too big to be solved in a single session! Yet the people agree ... the sin has to be removed! So "all the congregation" purposed: "The people are many, and it is a time of much … [Continue reading]
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