³ When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and robe, pulled out some of the hair from my head and beard, and sat down devastated.^(A)

²⁵ I rebuked them, cursed them, beat some of their men, and pulled out their hair.^(A) I forced them to take an oath^(B) before God and said: “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or yourselves!^(C)