Ezra with other Israelites at the temple, mourning. Shecaniah helps Ezra to his feet.

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NOVEMBER 2023

STUDY ARTICLES FOR: JANUARY 8–FEBRUARY 4, 2024

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Ezra weeps and prays while at the temple, distressed over the sins of the people. The crowd also weeps. Then Shecaniah comforts Ezra by assuring him: “There is still hope for Israel. . . . We are with you.”—Ezra 10:2, 4 (See study article 48, paragraph 17)