¹² Then all the assembly answered and said with a loud voice, “Yes! As you have said, so we must do.

²³ In those days I also saw Jews who ^(A)had married women of ^(B)Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab.

³ Now therefore, let us make ^(A)a covenant with our God to put away all these wives and those who have been born to them, according to the advice of my master and of those who ^(B)tremble at ^(C)the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the ^(D)law. ⁴ Arise, for this matter is your responsibility. We also are with you. ^(E)Be of good courage, and do it.”