THEOSISBeda Venerabilis
Ezra began by proclaiming, "You, O Lord, are the one true God; You have formed the heavens, and the vast expanse above, along with all its host, the earth and everything on it, the seas and all that dwell within them. You sustain all these creations, and the heavenly host offers You their worship" (Nehemiah 9:6), continuing until he concludes his prayer of confession. Previously, it was noted that they acknowledged their sins and those of their ancestors; however, Ezra’s prayer provides a more thorough depiction of this.
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When he states, "Upon all this we make a firm pledge, and sign, and upon the signature the seal of our princes, of our Levites, and of our priests," it becomes evident how graciously and devoutly this diverse assembly organized themselves following the Feast of Tabernacles. They convened to affirm and solidify their covenant with God, both verbally and in writing, after having purified themselves from the corruption of sinful deeds. Having distanced themselves from the company of the unworthy, they were better positioned to continue the work they had commenced: selecting among the faithful citizens those suitable for the task of rebuilding the city.