2 Esdras 10:17

17 Go back to the city and to your husband."

2 Esdras 10:17 In-Context

15 So keep your tears to yourself, and be brave about what has happened to you.

16 If you will accept God's decision as just, you will get your son back at the right time, and you will receive the praise due a mother.

17 Go back to the city and to your husband."

18 "No," she answered, "I will never go back; I am going to stay here and die."

19 "Don't do that," I continued. "Consider the misfortunes and sorrows of Jerusalem, and you won't feel so sorry for yourself.