So now (A)let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives and [a](B)their children, according to the counsel of [b]my lord and of (C)those who tremble at the commandment of our God; and let it be done (D)according to the law. Arise! For this matter is [c]your responsibility, but we will be with you; (E)be courageous and act.”

Then Ezra rose and (F)made the leading priests, the Levites and all Israel, take oath that they would do according to this [d]proposal; so they took the oath.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezra 10:3 Lit that which is born of them
  2. Ezra 10:3 Or the Lord
  3. Ezra 10:4 Lit upon you
  4. Ezra 10:5 Lit word, thing