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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ezra 10 - Introduction

Ezra, having demanded and received an oath from the chief persons, commands that those who had married strange wives should put them away. Rulers are chosen to inquire after those who were guilty. The names of such are enumerated.

Before Christ 457.

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See also Ezra 10 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    NOTE ON Chapter S 9 AND 10 The great severity which characterises Ezra's policy, as described in these two Chapter s, calls for special notice. The fact that he was so close a student of the law lend...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    Chapter Ten PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS 1. What particular idea do you think brought the people to tears? 2. Do you think Ezra was justified in advocating divorce?. 3. Why do you suppose the priests a...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (a-0) (The title of this book, 'Ezra'), Meaning, 'Help.'...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO EZRA 10 Upon Ezra's prayer and confession, it was proposed by Shechaniah, that those who had married strange wives should put them away with their children, which they swore to do, Ez...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3547. B.C. 457._ The people mourn, Ezra 10:1. Shechaniah encourages Ezra to put away the strange wives, Ezra 10:2. All Israel swear to do it, Ezra 10:5. Ezra, mourning, assembles the people,...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    [ORDER TAKEN FOR STRANGE MARIAGES.] 1 Shechaniah encourageth Ezra to reforme the strange mariages. 6 Ezra mourning, assembleth the people. 9 The people at the exhortation of Ezra, repent and promis...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Ezra encourages to reformation. (1-5) He assembles the people. (6-14) Reformation effected. (15-44)...

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