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When did the leaders come to Ezra?
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)
Who did the leaders say had not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands? (Select all that apply)
- the priests (correct)
- the people of Israel (correct)
- the elders
- the Levites (correct)
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)
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)
- the Jebusites (correct)
- the Egyptians (correct)
- the Perizzites (correct)
- the Moabites (correct)
- the Amorites (correct)
- the Ammonites (correct)
- the Hittites (correct)
- the Canaanites (correct)
What have the people of Israel, the priests and the Levites taken the daughters of the peoples of the lands to be?
What have the people of Israel, the priests and the Levites taken the daughters of the peoples of the lands to be?
What is the result of the people of Israel, the priests and the Levites taking the daughters of the lands for wives?
What is the result of the people of Israel, the priests and the Levites taking the daughters of the lands for wives?
Whose hand has been foremost in this trespass?
Whose hand has been foremost in this trespass?
What did Ezra do when he heard about the trespass of the people of Israel? (Select all that apply)
What did Ezra do when he heard about the trespass of the people of Israel? (Select all that apply)
Who assembled to Ezra?
Who assembled to Ezra?
Why did everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel assemble to Ezra?
Why did everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel assemble to Ezra?
How long did Ezra sit astonished?
How long did Ezra sit astonished?
When did Ezra arise from fasting?
When did Ezra arise from fasting?
After having torn his garment and robe, what did Ezra do?
After having torn his garment and robe, what did Ezra do?
Why would Ezra not lift up his face to God?
Why would Ezra not lift up his face to God?
What did Ezra say he was too ashamed and humiliated to do?
What did Ezra say he was too ashamed and humiliated to do?
Why was Ezra too ashamed and humiliated to lift up his face to God?
Why was Ezra too ashamed and humiliated to lift up his face to God?
What has risen higher than our heads?
What has risen higher than our heads?
Where has our guilt grown up to?
Where has our guilt grown up to?
How long have we been very guilty?
How long have we been very guilty?
Why have we, our kings and our priests been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands?
Why have we, our kings and our priests been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands?
Because of our iniquities, what have we, our kings, and our priests been delivered to? (Select all that apply)
Because of our iniquities, what have we, our kings, and our priests been delivered to? (Select all that apply)
What has been shown for a little while from the Lord our God?
What has been shown for a little while from the Lord our God?
How has the LORD our God shown grace? (Select all that apply)
How has the LORD our God shown grace? (Select all that apply)
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 _______.
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 _______.
What were we?
What were we?
Who did not forsake us in our bondage?
Who did not forsake us in our bondage?
What did God extend to us?
What did God extend to us?
God extended mercy to us in the sight of whom?
God extended mercy to us in the sight of whom?
What did God extend mercy to us in the sight of the kings of Persia to do?
What did God extend mercy to us in the sight of the kings of Persia to do?
Flashcards
When did leaders come to Ezra?
When did leaders come to Ezra?
The leaders came to Ezra when these things were done.
Who did the leaders say had not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands?
Who did the leaders say had not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands?
The priests had not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands.
Who were the abominations the people, priests, and Levites did not separate from?
Who were the abominations the people, priests, and Levites did not separate from?
The people of Israel, the priests and the Levites had not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands with respect to the abominations of the Jebusites.
What did the people, priests, and Levites do with the daughters of the peoples of the lands?
What did the people, priests, and Levites do with the daughters of the peoples of the lands?
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What was the result of the people, priests, and Levites marrying daughters of the lands?
What was the result of the people, priests, and Levites marrying daughters of the lands?
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Whose hand was foremost in the trespass?
Whose hand was foremost in the trespass?
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What did Ezra do when he heard about the trespass and why did people gather to him?
What did Ezra do when he heard about the trespass and why did people gather to him?
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How long did Ezra sit astonished?
How long did Ezra sit astonished?
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When did Ezra arise from fasting?
When did Ezra arise from fasting?
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What did Ezra do after tearing his garment and robe?
What did Ezra do after tearing his garment and robe?
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Why would Ezra not lift up his face to God?
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?
What did Ezra say he was too ashamed and humiliated to do?
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Why was Ezra too ashamed and humiliated to look toward God?
Why was Ezra too ashamed and humiliated to look toward God?
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What has risen higher than our heads?
What has risen higher than our heads?
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Where has our guilt grown up to?
Where has our guilt grown up to?
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How long have we been very guilty?
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?
Why have we, our kings, and our priests been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands?
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What have we, our kings, and our priests been delivered to because of our iniquities?
What have we, our kings, and our priests been delivered to because of our iniquities?
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What has been shown from the Lord our God for a little while?
What has been shown from the Lord our God for a little while?
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How has the LORD our God shown grace?
How has the LORD our God shown grace?
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What was shown from the Lord our God to give us a remnant to escape?
What was shown from the Lord our God to give us a remnant to escape?
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What did God show to give us a peg in His holy place, to enlighten our eyes, and give us a measure of revival?
What did God show to give us a peg in His holy place, to enlighten our eyes, and give us a measure of revival?
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Who did not forsake us in our bondage and how did God show mercy?
Who did not forsake us in our bondage and how did God show mercy?
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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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