Ezra 9:2

2For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy 9:2 Lit seed.race has 9:2 Historically, intermarriage with other nations led the Jews into pagan practices which brought God’s wrath and judgment upon all the people.intermingled with the peoples of the lands. Indeed, the officials and chief men have been foremost in this unfaithful act and direct violation [of God’s will].” [Deut 7:3, 4]