Provision is made to protect Jerusalem—The genealogy is given of the Jews who returned from Babylon—Priests without genealogical records are denied the priesthood.
Many Jews are in bondage to their fellow Jews—At Nehemiah’s direction they are freed, their lands are restored, and the taking of usury is discontinued.
The Jews covenant to put away their wives taken from the Canaanites and others—Ezra assembles the people at Jerusalem—The Levites who married non-Israelite women are listed.
Those who go up from Babylon to Jerusalem are listed—The Levites are called to accompany them—Ezra and the people fast and pray for and gain guidance and protection in going to Jerusalem.
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1 chapter every day from the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and other texts viewed by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as sacred. This podcast, like its sister podcast on the…
Bible, presents these texts in a rough chronological order, so you can slowly experience the entirety of these sacred works one bite-sized piece at a time.