Ezr 10:3 | TNotes | STEP | 10:3 A covenant is a binding agreement, in this case specifically to divorce ... pagan wives that the people of Israel had inappropriately married. By taking this action, they would renew their commitment to the Sinai covenant. • Women were generally given custody of their children when a marriage failed (cp. Hagar and Ishmael, Gen 21:14 ).

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‏ Ezra 10:3

10:3 ^a A covenant is a binding agreement, in this case specifically to divorce ... pagan wives that the people of Israel had inappropriately married. By taking this action, they would renew their commitment to the Sinai covenant.

• Women were generally given custody of their children when a marriage failed (cp. Hagar and Ishmael, Gen 21:14 ^b).