2 Esdras 2:31-33

Revised Standard Version

³¹ Remember your sons that sleep, because I will bring them out of the hiding places of the earth, and will show mercy to them; for I am merciful, says the Lord Almighty. ³² Embrace your children until I come, and proclaim mercy to them; because my springs run over, and my grace will not fail.”

Ezra on Mount Horeb

³³ I, Ezra, received a command from the Lord on Mount Horeb to go to Israel. When I came to them they rejected me and refused the Lord’s commandment.