Ezra

Describes the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. ... click to read full summary of this book.

And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied.

And when I heard this news, I tore my clothes and my coat, and pulled out the hair from my head and face, and sat down in shock.

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