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For what purpose is this catalogue of names inserted here?

I. AS A WARNING AGAINST SIN. This catalogue shows us —

1. Sin extending to all classes.

2. Sin injuring the reputation.

3. Sin corrupting the influence.

II. As AN EXAMPLE OF GENUINE REPENTANCE.

1. They confessed their sin with sorrow.

2. They offered sacrifice on account of the sin.

3. They forsook the sin.

III. As AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO GENUINE REPENTANCE.

1. Their sin was forgiven (Ezekiel 33:14-16).

2. The Divine favour was vouchsafed.

(William Jones.)

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KJV: And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wives: namely, of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah.

WEB: Among the sons of the priests there were found who had married foreign women: [namely], of the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and his brothers, Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah.