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) 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

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)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 9:2 Lit they
  2. 9:2 Lit hand of the leaders

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Pocket New Testament with Psalms, Black Paperback
CSB Pocket New Testament with Psalms, Black Paperback
Retail: $2.99
Our Price: $1.72
Save: $1.27 (42%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, black
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, black
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $20.21
Save: $14.78 (42%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Grace Bible for Kids--soft leather-look, blue
CSB Grace Bible for Kids--soft leather-look, blue
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $24.99
Save: $20.00 (44%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Thinline Bible--LeatherTouch, charcoal
CSB Thinline Bible--LeatherTouch, charcoal
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $11.43
Save: $13.56 (54%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Baby's New Testament with Psalms, Pink Imitation Leather
CSB Baby's New Testament with Psalms, Pink Imitation Leather
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $4.59
Save: $3.40 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars