Ezra 9:2-4
Christian Standard Bible
2 Indeed, the Israelite men[a] have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, so that the holy seed(A) has become mixed with the surrounding peoples.(B) The leaders[b] and officials have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness!” (C) 3 When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and robe, pulled out some of the hair from my head and beard, and sat down devastated.(D)
Ezra’s Confession
4 Everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel(E) gathered around me, because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles,(F) while I sat devastated until the evening offering.(G)
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