The Bible Douay-Rheims Book 13: 1 Paralipomenon

The Bible Douay-Rheims Book 15: 1 Esdras part of the Challoner Revision presents the story of the people of Israel returning from Babylonian captivity to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. King Cyrus''s decree led by Esdras prompts the people to confess their sins and separate from foreign wives. The narrative emphasizes obedience to God''s commandments and the consequences of disobedience. The book concludes with a list of individuals who had married foreign women illustrating the impact of their choices on their families and community dynamics.