2 Shecaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, said to Ezra, "We have been unfaithful to our God and have 10:2 Lit given dwelling tomarried foreign women from the peoples of the land; yet now there is hope for Israel in spite of this. 3 So now let’s make a covenant with our God to send away all the wives and 10:3 Lit that which is born of themtheir children, following the counsel of 10:3 Or the Lordmy lord and of those who fear the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the Law. 4 Arise! For this matter is 10:4 Lit upon youyour responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act."
5 Then Ezra stood and made the leading priests, the Levites, and all Israel take an oath that they would do according to this 10:5 Lit word; or thingproposal; so they took the oath.