Translations
Original
Notes
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
Elasah: Priest who married a foreign woman during the Exile Elioenai: A priest who married a foreign woman Ishmael: Priest who married a foreign woman during Ezra's time Jozabad: A priest who married a foreign woman Maaseiah: Priest who married a foreign woman during Ezra's time Nethanel: Priest during Ezra's time Pashhur: Head of a priestly family that returned from exile
Glossary
Book of Ezra Elasah Elephantine Papyri Eliezer Elioenai First Book of Esdras Genealogy Ishmael Jozabad Maaseiah Nethaneel, Nethanel Pashhur, Pashur
Topics
Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Sin of, to be Confessed, Deeply Repented of, and Forsaken Ammonites: Jews Intermarry With Amorites: Intermarry with Jews Christian Minister: Priests and Levites Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Decision: Israelites Elasah: Son of Pashur Eleasah: Elioenai: A Priest Ishmael: A Priest of the Exile Jebusites: Not Exterminated, but They Intermarry with the Israelites Jozabad: A Priest Maaseiah: The Name of a Number of Priests of the Exile Nethaneel: A Priest Who Divorced his Gentile Wife Pashur: A Priest, Son of Malchiah: An Influential Man and Ancestor of an Influential Family Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning of the Captivity