1 Esdras 4:13

Superiority of women

13 Then the third young man, Zerubbabel, who had spoken of women and truth, began to speak:

1 Esdras 4:13 In-Context

11 but they keep watch around him, and no one can go away to take care of his own matters, nor do they disobey him.

12 Gentlemen, isn't the king superior, since he is to be completely obeyed in this manner?" Then he stopped speaking.

13 Then the third young man, Zerubbabel, who had spoken of women and truth, began to speak:

14 “Gentlemen, isn't the king great, aren't men abundant, and isn't wine strong? Who is it, though, that masters them or rules over them? Isn't it women?

15 Women give birth to the king and to all the people who rule over the sea and land.