Ezra 9:2 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NASB

For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy line has intermingled with the peoples of the lands; indeed, the hands of the officials and the leaders have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness.”

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Now when these things were done.—The remainder of the book is occupied with the execution of Ezra’s function as a moral reformer. …

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sorts Some that were widowers not only took wives to…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Many corruptions remain hidden from even the most careful rulers. Some of the people disobeyed the express command of God, which forbade all marria…