Ezra 10:32

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Ezra, after the Jews returned from exile in Babylon, they confronted the problem of intermarriage with foreign women, which violated God's laws and threatened to draw the community back into idolatry. Ezra organized a gathering where the people confessed their sins and agreed to separate from these wives to restore purity among the returned exiles. Verse 10:32 is part of a list that includes names like Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah, identifying individuals involved in this widespread issue.