Ezra Chapter 10 Flashcards

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What was Ezra doing when a large assembly of people gathered to him according to Ezra 10:1?

praying, confessing, weeping, bowing down before the house of God

Where was Ezra bowing down according to Ezra 10:1?

before the house of God

What gathered to Ezra when he was praying/confessing/weeping/bowing down according to Ezra 10:1?

a large assembly of men, women, and children

Where was the large assembly of men, women, and children from according to Ezra 10:1?

from Israel Signup and view all the answers

What was the behavior of the large assembly of men, women, and children according to Ezra 10:1?

they wept very bitterly Signup and view all the answers

Who was the father and grandfather of Shechaniah according to Ezra 10:2?

father=Jehiel, grandfather=Elam Signup and view all the answers

What two sins did Shechaniah say the people had committed according to Ezra 10:2?

trespassed against our God, taken pagan wives Signup and view all the answers

What did Shechaniah say the people still had according to Ezra 10:2?

hope in Israel Signup and view all the answers

What action does Shechaniah suggest they take according to Ezra 10:3?

make a covenant with our God Signup and view all the answers

What two things does Shechaniah suggest they covenant to do according to Ezra 10:3?

put away all these wives, put away those who have been born to them Signup and view all the answers

Whose advice does Shechaniah refer to when making the suggestion about the covenant according to Ezra 10:3?

my master, those who tremble at the commandment of our God Signup and view all the answers

What commands does Shechaniah give Ezra according to Ezra 10:4?

arise, be of good courage, do it Signup and view all the answers

Why does Shechaniah tell Ezra to arise according to Ezra 10:4?

for this matter is your responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What three groups did Ezra cause to swear an oath according to Ezra 10:5?

the leaders of the priests, the Levites, all Israel Signup and view all the answers

What did the leaders of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel do when Ezra commanded them according to Ezra 10:5?

swear an oath Signup and view all the answers

After Ezra caused everyone to swear an oath, where did he rise up from and where did he travel to according to Ezra 10:6?

rose up from before the house of God, went into the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib Signup and view all the answers

When Ezra was in the chamber of Jehohanan, what two things did he NOT do according to Ezra 10:6?

ate no bread, drank no water Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ezra eat no bread and drink no water according to Ezra 10:6?

for he mourned Signup and view all the answers

Where was a proclamation issued according to Ezra 10:7?

throughout Judah and Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

To whom was a proclamation issued according to Ezra 10:7?

all the descendants of the captivity Signup and view all the answers

What did the proclamation instruct the people to do according to Ezra 10:7?

gather at Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

How long did the people have to obey the proclamation and gather at Jerusalem according to Ezra 10:8?

three days Signup and view all the answers

What would happen to anyone who did not gather at Jerusalem in three days according to Ezra 10:8?

his property would be confiscated, he would be separated from the assembly Signup and view all the answers

The men of what two tribes gathered at Jerusalem within three days according to Ezra 10:9?

Judah, Benjamin Signup and view all the answers

On what day and month did the people gather at Jerusalem according to Ezra 10:9?

ninth month, twentieth day of the month Signup and view all the answers

Where did the people sit when they gathered at Jerusalem according to Ezra 10:9?

in the open square of the house of God Signup and view all the answers

How did the people behave when they sat in the open square of the house of God according to Ezra 10:9?

they sat trembling Signup and view all the answers

Why did the people sit trembling in the open square of the house of God according to Ezra 10:9?

because of this matter, because of the heavy rain Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ezra Chapter 10 Overview

Ezra is depicted in a state of deep prayer, confession, and mourning before the house of God, leading to a gathering of a large assembly.
Attendees at the gathering included men, women, and children from Israel, all expressing sorrow through bitter weeping.

Shechaniah's Address

Shechaniah identifies his lineage, stating his father is Jehiel and grandfather is Elam.
He acknowledges the sins of the people: transgressing against God and marrying foreign women.
Despite these transgressions, Shechaniah offers a message of hope for Israel.

Covenant Proposal

Shechaniah proposes making a covenant with God to put away foreign wives and those born from these unions.
He references the advice of respected leaders and those who revere God's commandments when suggesting this covenant.

Ezra's Response

Ezra is instructed by Shechaniah to take action, emphasizing the importance of his role in this matter.
Ezra compels the leaders of the priests, Levites, and all of Israel to take an oath affirming their commitment.

Mourning and Proclamation

After the oath-taking, Ezra isolates himself in the chamber of Jehohanan, abstaining from food and water due to mourning.
A proclamation is issued throughout Judah and Jerusalem, calling the descendants of the captivity to gather in Jerusalem.

Gathering Details

The people are given three days to gather, with warnings of property confiscation and exclusion from the assembly for noncompliance.
Representatives from Judah and Benjamin are noted for their prompt attendance at Jerusalem, specifically on the twentieth day of the ninth month.
Attendees are described as sitting in the open square of the house of God, trembling due to the gravity of the situation and heavy rain.

Reflection of the Community

The physical and emotional response of the people showcases their urgency and seriousness regarding the covenant and their relationship with God.

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