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Now when these things were done, the princes drew near to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands, [doing] according to their abominations, even of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites.
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The Danger of Compromise
Commentators agree that the core issue was intermarriage with surrounding peoples, a direct violation of God's command for Israel to be a separate, "holy seed." This compromise wasn't just a social issue; it threatened to reintroduce the very idolatry that had led to their exile, undermining God's purpose for their restoration.
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Albert Barnes
On Ezra 9:1
18th Century
Theologian
Abominations - The mixed marriages had prevented that complete separation of the people of God from the idolatrous rites, or “abominations,”…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezra 9:1–4
19th Century
Bishop
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
On Ezra 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now when these things were done
When the captives with Ezra had refreshed themselves, and weighed the money and vess…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezra 9:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Many corruptions remain hidden from even the most careful rulers. Some of the people disobeyed the express command of God, which forbade all marria…