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When did the leaders come to Ezra?
when these things were done
Who did the leaders say had not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands? (Select all that apply)
The people of Israel, the priests and the Levites have not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands with respect to the abominations of whom? (Select all that apply)
What have the people of Israel, the priests and the Levites taken the daughters of the peoples of the lands to be?
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What is the result of the people of Israel, the priests and the Levites taking the daughters of the lands for wives?
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Whose hand has been foremost in this trespass?
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What did Ezra do when he heard about the trespass of the people of Israel? (Select all that apply)
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Who assembled to Ezra?
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Why did everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel assemble to Ezra?
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How long did Ezra sit astonished?
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When did Ezra arise from fasting?
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After having torn his garment and robe, what did Ezra do?
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Why would Ezra not lift up his face to God?
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What did Ezra say he was too ashamed and humiliated to do?
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Why was Ezra too ashamed and humiliated to lift up his face to God?
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What has risen higher than our heads?
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Where has our guilt grown up to?
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How long have we been very guilty?
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Why have we, our kings and our priests been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands?
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Because of our iniquities, what have we, our kings, and our priests been delivered to? (Select all that apply)
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What has been shown for a little while from the Lord our God?
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How has the LORD our God shown grace? (Select all that apply)
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And now for a little while _____ has been shown from the _______ our _____, to leave us a _______ to escape, and to give us a _____ in His holy place, that our God may _____ our eyes and give us a measure of _____ in our _______.
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What were we?
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Who did not forsake us in our bondage?
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What did God extend to us?
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God extended mercy to us in the sight of whom?
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What did God extend mercy to us in the sight of the kings of Persia to do?
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Study Notes
Overview of Ezra Chapter 9
- Leaders reported to Ezra about the people of Israel, priests, and Levites not separating from surrounding nations.
- Specific abominations mentioned include those of the Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites.
Israel’s Intermarriage and Its Consequences
- Israel's leaders took daughters from local peoples as wives, leading to a mixing of the holy seed with foreign groups.
- This intermarriage was primarily led by the hand of leaders and rulers.
Ezra’s Reaction
- Ezra expressed his shock by tearing his garments and plucking out hair from his head and beard, sitting in astonishment.
- Those who revered God's words gathered around Ezra due to the transgressions of the exiled population.
- Ezra remained astonished until the evening sacrifice.
Prayer and Acknowledgment of Guilt
- Ezra arose from his fast at the evening sacrifice, kneeling and spreading his hands to the Lord.
- He felt too ashamed to lift his face to God, citing the enormity of their iniquities and accumulated guilt.
Historical Context of Guilt
- Guilt has persisted from the days of their ancestors to the present, leading to their subjugation by foreign rulers.
- As a result of this guilt, they faced consequences like captivity, warfare, plunder, and humiliation.
God’s Grace and Mercy
- Despite their failures, God has shown grace by allowing a remnant to escape, providing a peg in His holy place, and offering enlightenment and revival during their bondage.
- Ezra acknowledged they were slaves but affirmed that God did not abandon them in their struggles and extended mercy in the sight of Persian kings to revive them.
Conclusion
- The chapter emphasizes themes of repentance, the importance of separation from foreign influences, and the recognition of God’s grace in times of distress.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts from Ezra Chapter 9. This quiz includes important questions regarding the actions and separations of the people of Israel, priests, and Levites. Perfect for students or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this biblical text.