Ezra 10:13

New American Bible - revised edition

But the people are numerous and it is the rainy season, so that we cannot remain outside; besides, this is not a task that can be performed in a single day or even two, for those of us who have sinned in this regard are many.

Cross References

Ezra 10:12

In answer, the whole assembly cried out with a loud voice: “Yes, it is our duty to do as you say!

Ezra 10:14

Let our leaders represent the whole assembly; then let all those in our cities who have taken foreign women for wives appear at appointed times, accompanied by the elders and magistrates of each city in question, till we have turned away from us our God’s burning anger over this affair.”