Ezra 10:1

The People Confess Their Sins

10:1 While Ezra was praying and confessing, weeping and throwing himself to the ground before the temple of God, a very large crowd of Israelites – men, women, and children alike – gathered around him. The people wept loudly. ¹ 

Ezra 10:13

10:13 However, the people are numerous and it is the rainy season. ²  We are unable to stand here outside. Furthermore, this business cannot be resolved in a day or two, for we have sinned greatly in this matter.

[10:1]  ¹ tn Heb “with much weeping.”

[10:13]  ² tn Heb “the time [is] rain showers.”