Ezra 3:13

3:13 People were unable to tell the difference between the sound of joyous shouting and the sound of the people’s weeping, for the people were shouting so loudly ¹  that the sound was heard a long way off.

Ezra 10:13

10:13 However, the people are numerous and it is the rainy season. ²  We are unable to stand here outside. Furthermore, this business cannot be resolved in a day or two, for we have sinned greatly in this matter.

[3:13]  ¹ tn Heb “a great shout.”

[10:13]  ² tn Heb “the time [is] rain showers.”