What shocking news did the leaders bring to Ezra shortly after his arrival in Jerusalem?
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Correct answer: The people had intermarried with pagan nations
Ezra was devastated to learn that the holy race had mixed themselves with the peoples of the lands. Even the leaders and officials had been foremost in this unfaithfulness, violating the direct commands of God.
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