Ezra 10:30 (KJV)

What does Ezra 10:30 mean?

Ezra 10:30 lists the names of certain descendants from the family of Pahathmoab who were identified during a time of public confession and reform in Jerusalem. These men are named as part of a record of those who had taken foreign wives, which was considered a serious issue for the returned exiles.

In the context of Ezra chapter 10, Ezra the priest is leading the people of Israel in addressing intermarriage with foreign women, which was seen as a violation of their covenant with God. The verse is part of a detailed list, showing the community’s commitment to acknowledging and correcting their actions. Each name represents a real person involved in this communal process of repentance and restoration.