Ezr 10:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : Most of the people obeyed and gathered in Jerusalem, standing in the open area by the temple . Even those who did not want to come, or who were guilty themselves, were afraid to disobey Ezra’s command. The weather was very bad, with heavy rain falling, which made it uncomfortable for everyone. This rain was a sign of God’s displeasure with their sin, but also showed that God cared about their repentance (Ezra 10:9,13; Judges 10:16 ).

‏ Ezra 10:9

v. 9: Most of the people obeyed and gathered in Jerusalem, standing in the open area by the temple . Even those who did not want to come, or who were guilty themselves, were afraid to disobey Ezra’s command. The weather was very bad, with heavy rain falling, which made it uncomfortable for everyone. This rain was a sign of God’s displeasure with their sin, but also showed that God cared about their repentance (Ezra 10:9,13; Judges 10:16 ^a).