We don't talk much about it, but chapter 10 concludes the book of Ezra. In a chapter of mixed feelings we can take note of the instinct of the Israel leadership to confess and repent how they have lived after coming back to Jerusalem (even in light of all the ways God has blessed and delivered them). However, we also see a scary tactic play out which is delayed obedience. We struggle with this one still today, "Ok Father I will do it your way, just wait one more minute..."