Ezr 10:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16 : Ezra led the group of commissioners, together with certain chief men from the families of Israel (Ezra 10:16 ). Ezra’s wisdom and zeal were needed, but he worked together with others and did not act alone. This teamwork made the process fair and respected by all. The investigation started on the first day of the tenth month, just ten days after the plan was made (Ezra 10:9 ). They worked hard and finished the cases in three months (Ezra 10:17 ). Each accused person had a chance to explain their situation. If a wife had turned to worship the true God, she might not have been sent away. This careful method showed justice and compassion.

‏ Ezra 10:16

v. 16: Ezra led the group of commissioners, together with certain chief men from the families of Israel (Ezra 10:16 ^a). Ezra’s wisdom and zeal were needed, but he worked together with others and did not act alone. This teamwork made the process fair and respected by all.

The investigation started on the first day of the tenth month, just ten days after the plan was made (Ezra 10:9 ^b). They worked hard and finished the cases in three months (Ezra 10:17 ^c). Each accused person had a chance to explain their situation. If a wife had turned to worship the true God, she might not have been sent away. This careful method showed justice and compassion.