What condition affected the assembly when they gathered to deal with the issue of intermarriage?
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Correct answer: Storm and rain
The assembly took place during heavy rain. This added urgency and discomfort to the gathering. It highlighted the seriousness of the situation.
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More Ezra questions
- Which group was initially missing for Ezra's journey and had to be recruited?
- What was Ezra's main purpose in coming to Jerusalem?
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- Who was the political leader (governor) of the first group of exiles who returned to Jerusalem in the book of Ezra?
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