Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezra 10:1-44
The problem solved (10:1-44)People heard of Ezra’s grief and gathered with their families to meet him. They confessed their wrongdoing and promised on oath before Ezra that they would correct it (10:1-5). But the problem could not be solved in a day, for it was widespread and its consequences were far-reaching. Ezra therefore went away to a quiet room in a friend’s house where he could spend the night considering the matter before God. The result was that a meeting of all families was arranged... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 10:16-17
Ezra 10:16-17. Ezra the priest, &c., were separated, and sat down Sequestered themselves from all other business, and gave themselves wholly to this. They made an end, by the first day of the first month Three months, therefore, were spent in this disquisition, which shows that it was very exact. read more