Ezr 10:13 | MHM | STEP | v. 13-14 : The people decided that the work should not be rushed or done by a large crowd. Instead, they suggested that a group of leaders should handle the cases city by city. This way, each situation could be carefully examined and judged by the elders and judges of each city (Ezra 10:13-14 ). They believed that if they did this thoroughly, God’s anger would turn away from them. Ezra agreed with their plan, showing that he was willing to listen to wise advice from the people.

‏ Ezra 10:13

v. 13-14: The people decided that the work should not be rushed or done by a large crowd. Instead, they suggested that a group of leaders should handle the cases city by city. This way, each situation could be carefully examined and judged by the elders and judges of each city (Ezra 10:13-14 ^a). They believed that if they did this thoroughly, God’s anger would turn away from them. Ezra agreed with their plan, showing that he was willing to listen to wise advice from the people.