Ezr 10:19 | JFB | STEP | 19. they gave their hands-- that is, came under a solemn engagement, which was usually ratified by pledging the right hand ( ; ). The delinquents of the priestly order bound themselves to do like the common Israelites ( ), and sought to expiate their sin by sacrificing a ram as a trespass offering.

‏ Ezra 10:19

19. they gave their hands--that is, came under a solemn engagement, which was usually ratified by pledging the right hand (Pr 6:1; Eze 17:18). The delinquents of the priestly order bound themselves to do like the common Israelites (Ezr 10:25), and sought to expiate their sin by sacrificing a ram as a trespass offering.