16 Esdras the priest chose for himself principal men of their families, all by name. On the new moon of the tenth month they met together to examine the matter. (WEB)
1 Esdras 9:16
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1 Esdras 8:53–55
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1 Esdras 8:95–96
95 Arise, and take action, for this is your task, and we will be with you to do valiantly.” (WEB) 96 So Esdras arose, and took an oath from the chief of the priests and Levites of all Israel to do these things; and they swore to it. (WEB)
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